12 Questions
How does smallpox virus infect humans?
Through the respiratory route
What characteristic skin condition does smallpox virus produce?
Pustules
When did smallpox first appear in China and the Far East?
2000 years ago
Which is a characteristic of smallpox disease during the 18th century?
Reached plague proportions in cities
Where did the last naturally occurring case of smallpox take place?
Somalia
How does smallpox infection progress through the body?
Via the blood to internal organs and then to the skin
What is the size range of poxviruses that can be seen under a light microscope?
400 x 230 nm
Which type of particles are observed when poxviruses are viewed under an Electron microscope?
Brick-shaped particles
Which subfamily of poxviruses is associated with insect hosts?
Entomopoxvirinae
What is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus that can cause disease in humans?
Vaccinia virus
Which type of poxvirus has a broad host range affecting several vertebrates?
Orthopoxvirus
Which poxvirus that infects humans is morphologically distinct and classified under a different genus than Orthopoxvirus?
Monkeypox
Learn about the characteristics and structures of poxviruses, the largest and most complex viruses. Explore their appearance under electron microscope and the properties of their DNA and membrane. Test your knowledge on these unique viruses!
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