Pox Viruses: Structure and Its Replication | Microbiology
In this article we will discuss about the structure and replication of pox viruses. Structure of Pox Viruses: Oval or brick-shaped 200-400 nm long particles can be visualized by the best light microscopes. The external surface is ridged in parallel rows, sometimes arranged helically (Fig. 17.17). Viral particles (virions) are generally enveloped (external enveloped virion-EEV). The intracellular mature virion (IMV) [...]