Capripoxvirus
MESHD018151
A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising poxviruses infecting sheep, goats, and cattle. Transmission is usually mechanical by arthropods, but also includes contact, airborne routes, and non-living reservoirs (fomites).
Synonyms
- Capripoxviruses
- Goatpox virus
- Goatpox viruses
- Goat Pox Virus
- Goat Pox Viruses
- Pox Viruses, Goat
- Sheeppox virus
- Sheeppox viruses
- Sheep Pox Virus
- Pox Viruses, Sheep
- Pox Virus, Sheep
- Sheep Pox Viruses
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