Variola Virus
Of poxvirus. May also be referred to as smallpox virus.
The virus that causes smallpox in humans; can be used as a bioweapon.
This concept's ID is @1~6711
Contains
- variola major
A type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of up to 25 percent.
- variola minor
A type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of about 1 percent.