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<br> Molluscum contagiosum virus is poxvirus. Similar to the smallpox (variola) virus, molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease that is exclusive to humans. The virus itself is 100 by 200 by 300 nm in size (Birthistle et al., 1997). The first description of this virus were made in 1814. This first written account noted the features of the virus that were distinct from neurofibromatosis, a disease which causes tumors in nervous tissue (Birthistle et al., 1997). <br> | |||
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Revision as of 00:17, 29 April 2016
Overview
Molluscum contagiosum virus is poxvirus. Similar to the smallpox (variola) virus, molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease that is exclusive to humans. The virus itself is 100 by 200 by 300 nm in size (Birthistle et al., 1997). The first description of this virus were made in 1814. This first written account noted the features of the virus that were distinct from neurofibromatosis, a disease which causes tumors in nervous tissue (Birthistle et al., 1997).
Infection
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Characterization and Classification
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Defense against apoptosis
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Molluscum contagiosum virus and HIV
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References
Edited by student of Joan Slonczewski for BIOL 238 Microbiology, 2009, Kenyon College.
