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.
    

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Extracts from an essay on vaccination, after thirty-five years' observation and experience / by Dr. Bayard ; translated by George S. Gibbs.

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Orthopoxvirus

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Extracts from an essay on vaccination, after thirty-five years' observation and experience / by Dr. Bayard ; translated by George S. Gibbs.