Variola Major Virus (Noun)
Meaning
A type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of up to 25 percent.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Variola major virus is the causative agent of smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history.
- Researchers studying variola major virus have made significant progress in understanding its pathogenesis and developing effective treatments.
- The high mortality rate associated with variola major virus, ranging up to 25 percent in unvaccinated individuals, makes vaccine development and distribution crucial.
- Historically, outbreaks of variola major virus have occurred worldwide, resulting in widespread illness and death.
- Due to the eradication of smallpox through vaccination, the variola major virus is no longer a naturally occurring threat, but a potential bioterrorism agent.