📋Overview
Variola virus is the causative agent of smallpox, a serious and contagious viral disease. Smallpox is now eradicated globally following a successful worldwide vaccination campaign. The term 'Variola virus' refers specifically to the virus itself, while the disease caused by it is known as smallpox. There are no naturally occurring cases today.
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