Introduction

INTRODUCTION
  • Poxviruses have been known about for centuries. The characteristic "pocks" produced by variola virus (Smallpox) giving their name to all forms of infectious disease. Smallpox first appeared in China and the Far East at least 2000 years ago. Smallpox has now been eradicated - the last naturally occurring outbreak of smallpox was in Somalia on 26th October 1977.
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