Non-Human Primate Models of Orthopoxvirus Infections

Non-Human Primate Models of Orthopoxvirus Infections

Smallpox, one of the most destructive diseases, has been successfully eradicated through a worldwide vaccination campaign. Since immunization programs have been stopped, the number of people with vaccinia virus induced immunity is declining. This leads to an increase in orthopoxvirus (OPXV) infectio...

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Main Authors: Anne Schmitt, Kerstin Mätz-Rensing, Franz-Josef Kaup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
non-human primate
smallpox
monkeypox
cowpox
animal models
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/1/1/40

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