The virus genus Parapoxvirus includes viruses that are found in various mammals. In contrast to the cuboid shape in members of the genus Orthopoxvirus , the Parapoxviruses have an ovoid shape and are about 220 to 300 nm long and 140 to 170 nm wide. The internal virus structure, which consists of complex folded membranes and a nucleoprotein complex, appears twisted and twisted in a cross shape. The genome of the parapox virus is a double-stranded, linear DNA with a size of 130 to 150 kb . The different species of the genus show a high genetic diversity and close host specificity .
Some virus species can cause disease in humans through transmission from animals, such as the Orf virus ( milker's knot ) and possibly the camel Ecthyma contagiosum virus (causing Camel contagious ecthyma , CCE).
Species reindeer Parapoxvirus (aka reindeer Parapoxvirus ) - possibly subtype of orf virus
Species musk ox parapoxvirus (aka Musk ox parapoxvirus )
Species sealpox virus (aka Seal parapoxvirus )
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