Molecular Genetic Analysis of Orf Virus: A Poxvirus That Has Adapted to Skin
Orf virus is the type species of the Parapoxvirus genus of the family Poxviridae. It induces acute pustular skin lesions in sheep and goats and is transmissible to humans. The genome is G+C rich, 138 kbp and encodes 132 genes. It shares many essential genes with vaccinia virus that are required for...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/3/1505 |