Rabbitpox: the Story of a Specialized Killer
With poxviruses now back on the radar, we must consider the outstanding threat of possible human pathogens in much greater detail. It is critically important to understand not only how poxviruses jump from one species to another but also how they evolve …
The Vaccinia Virus That Hopped From Rabbits to Hares
Poxviruses are back, and it is no surprise. When the World Health Organization announced the eradication of smallpox over forty years ago, they also halted vaccinations against this lethal infectious disease. Consequently, much of the world population now has no protection against …
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