Genetic ancestry and population structure of vaccinia virus

Abstract Vaccinia virus (VACV) was used for smallpox eradication, but its ultimate origin remains unknown. The genetic relationships among vaccine stocks are also poorly understood. We analyzed 63 vaccine strains with different origin, as well horsepox virus (HPXV). Results indicated the genetic div...

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Main Authors: Cristian Molteni, Diego Forni, Rachele Cagliani, Mario Clerici, Manuela Sironi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-08-01
Series:npj Vaccines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-022-00519-4