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Orthopoxvirus
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Definition
: A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising many species infecting mammals. Viruses of this genus cause generalized infections and a rash in some hosts. The type species is VACCINIA VIRUS.
infection: coordinate IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Examples
Cowpox virus
;
Ectromelia virus
;
Monkeypox virus
;
Vaccinia virus
;
Variola virus
Other names
viruses, Camelpox; virus, Camelpox; Orthopoxviruses; Camelpox viruses; Camelpox virus