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Progress on the poxvirus vaccine

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Members of the family Poxviridae cause diseases such as smallpox and monkeypox , which are pathogenic to humans and negatively affect animal husbandry and development. The deadly smallpox virus was eradicated by large-scale intensive vaccination with live Vaccinia virus (VACV). However, in recent years, other VACVs have emerged as threats to human and animal health in developing countries. Vaccination is the most effective and widely used means of prevention and control of viral diseases . Different types of vaccines have been used to control poxvirus infection , including traditional attenuated, nucleic acids , recombinant subunits, virus vectors, polypeptides , gene deletions , and inactived vaccines. This review summarizes recent advances in the field of poxvirus vaccine research. It also discusses existing gaps and forecasts potential directions for future research.

Source: Veterinary Vaccine

DOI: 10.1016/j.vetvac.2024.100092

Authors: Mengmeng Zhao, Miaomiao Zhang, Limei Qin, Han Gao, Keshan Zhang

Institution: Foshan University

Language: English

Topic: Poxvirus research and outbreaks

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500