A species of MOLLUSCIPOXVIRUS causing skin lesions in humans. It is transmitted by direct contact or from non-living reservoirs (fomites), such as books or clothing.
Public MeSH Note
66; was see under TUMOR VIRUSES (now see ONCOGENIC VIRUSES) 1963-65
History Note
66(63); was see under TUMOR VIRUSES (now see ONCOGENIC VIRUSES) 1963-65
A species of MOLLUSCIPOXVIRUS causing skin lesions in humans. It is transmitted by direct contact or from non-living reservoirs (fomites), such as books or clothing.
