Pox

 

Poxviruses belong to the family Poxviridae, a group of large, double-stranded DNA viruses that infect humans and animals. The most famous member is Variola virus, which causes smallpox. 

 The mummy of Ramesses V (d. ~1157 BCE) shows skin lesions consistent with smallpox.

 

 

 

 

 

Pox Virus - Molluscum Contagiosum

 

 

 

 

 

Henderson–Patterson bodies are characteristic inclusion bodies seen in infection with the Molluscum contagiosum virus, a member of the Poxviridae. 

 

First clearly described by:

• F. G. Henderson
• R. W. Patterson

📅 Year: ~1905–1910 (early 20th century)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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