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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Has horsepox become extinct?

Journal:
The Veterinary record
Year:
2013
Authors:
Esparza, José
Affiliation:
Senior Advisor · United States

Abstract

Mystery surrounds the extent to which horsepox virus may have contributed to the vaccinia virus used to eradicate smallpox. With few documented cases of horsepox in recent years it may never be solved, says José Esparza, who seeks to raise awareness of the potential historical and  scientific importance of identifying new cases.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24057497/