The Variola Virus (The Virus that Causes Smallpox)

Uses:

  • Double Stranded DNA
  • 2 Envelopes: outer envelope encases the virus, inner envelope is dumb bell shape and protects the Virus DNA.

 

 Dimensions:

  • 302-350 nanometers by 244-277 nanometers

Characteristics:

  • The Variola virus is oval shaped with small tubes on the outer surface of the virus

Features:

  • Smallpox
  • Two types: Variola Major & Variola Minor
  • Name is Latin for Varius, which translates to spotted.


 

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