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Vaccinia virus
(enveloped virus)

Enveloped viruses
These viruses have glycoproteins on their envelope, which are potential targets for external influences.

Vaccinia virus is an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus with a helical capsid. It belongs to the Poxviridae family.

The virus has a relatively low pathogenicity for humans.

Transmission mainly occurs via droplets or particles in the air.

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