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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
McCollum, Andrea M. ; Li, Yu ; Wilkins, Kimberly ; Karem, Kevin L. ; Davidson, Whitni B. ; ... More +
McCollum, Andrea M. ; Li, Yu ; Wilkins, Kimberly ; Karem, Kevin L. ; Davidson, Whitni B. ; Paddock, Christopher D. ; Reynolds, Mary G. ; Damon, Inger K. Less -
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Although it has been >30 years since the eradication of smallpox, the unearthing of well-preserved tissue material in which the virus may reside has called into question the viability of variola virus decades or centuries after its original occurrence. Experimental data to address the long-term stability and viability of the virus are limited. There are several instances of well-preserved corpses and tissues that have been examined for poxvirus viability and viral DNA. These historical specimens cause concern for potential exposures, and each situation should be approached cautiously and independently with the available information. Nevertheless, these specimens provide information on the history of a major disease and vaccination against it.
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Autopsy Cadaver DNA, Viral History, 18Th Century History, 19Th Century History, 20Th Century History, Ancient Humans Microbial Viability Smallpox Smallpox Vaccine Specimen Handling Synopsis Vaccination Vaccinia Virus Variola Virus
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Emerg Infect Dis. 20(2):177-184.
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Journal Article
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/21723/cdc_21723_DS1.pdf
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