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Variola Virus

Description:

Variola virus is a highly contagious virus that belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus, and it is the causative agent of smallpox. Smallpox, a severe and often fatal disease, was eradicated through a successful worldwide vaccination campaign. The variola virus is easily transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact with infected individuals.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Medical Sense):

1. The variola virus was responsible for numerous outbreaks of smallpox in the past.
2. Scientists are studying the genetic makeup of the variola virus to better understand its characteristics.

Noun (General Sense):

1. The variola virus is a dangerous pathogen that posed a significant threat to public health.
2. The variola virus has a high mortality rate.

Adjective:

1. The variola virus strains differed in terms of their virulence.
2. Extreme caution should be exercised when handling variola virus samples.

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