Poxvirus Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of poxviruses?
A
Parapox
Orf - sheep/ goats reservoir
Orthopox
Vaccinia
Variola
Monkey pox - rodents reservoir, but affects monkeys/ humans
Cox pox - rodents reservoir
Molluscipoxvirus
molloscum contagiosum - human reservoir
2
Q
What is structure of poxvirus?
A
dsDNA
enveloped
3
Q
What clinical picture do pox viruses cause?
A
fleshy papule
papulovesicular
