Sign In
Learn bits
Science & Tech.
Mahesh

04/06/22 08:03 AM IST

Buffalopox

In News 
  • The recent spread of monkeypox to non-endemic countries has trained the spotlight on reemerging viruses such as buffalopox, which was first isolated in India.
Buffalopox
  • It is a zoonotic disease endemic to India.
  • It has its root in smallpox vaccines. Live virus used to inoculate buffaloes to produce the smallpox vaccine in India evolved into buffalopox over time.
  • It is caused by buffalopox virus (BPXV); it is a Poxviridae for which the natural host is buffalo.
  • It is classified in the Orthopoxvirus (OPV)
  • Symptoms: Lesions occur localized on the udder, teats, and inguinal region, over the parotid, and the base and inner surface of the ear and eyes.
Source- Down to Earth

More Related Current Affairs View All

02 Dec

India’s cities, their non-communicable disease burden

'The recent case where a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus driver passed away after cardiac arrest while on duty, has set off discussions on rising poor healt

Read More

30 Nov

Odisha govt will bring in law to prevent cheating in recruitment exams

'The Odisha government has decided to enact a new law with stringent penal provisions to check cheating and other discrepancies in public examinations conducted by various recruitm

Read More

29 Nov

INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES ‘EKLAVYA’ ONLINE DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR OFFICERS’ TRAINING

' Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi  launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as "Eklavya".' This initiative aligns with the

Read More

India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps