Background. Smallpox is an acute, contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus, in the Poxviridae family (see the image below).Virologists have speculated that it evolved from an African rodent poxvirus 10 millennia ago.ackground. Smallpox is an acute, contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus, in the Poxviridae family (see the image below).
Most of the time in Western Australia and the Middle East. There is pure talc in the European Alps and the Himalayas. 4 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1  The Five Major Parts of the Brain At its most basic, the brain controls the body. 2  Electrical impulses are sent along the nervous system to and from the brain that regulate all movement.
Most people are familiar with the mineral talc. It can be crushed into a white powder that is widely known as talcum powder. This powder has the ability to absorb moisture, absorb oils, absorb odor, serve as a lubricant and produce an astringent effect with human skin.ost people use products made from talc every day, however, they don't realize that talc is in the product or the special role that it plays. In 2011, about 26% of the talc consumed in the United States was used in the manufacturing of plastics.