The Evolution of Poxvirus Vaccines
After Edward Jenner established human vaccination over 200 years ago, attenuated poxviruses became key players to contain the deadliest virus of its own family: Variola virus (VARV), the causative agent of smallpox. Cowpox virus (CPXV) and horsepox virus (HSPV) were extensively used to this end, pas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/4/1726 |