There are currently ten species in this genus including the type species vaccinia virus. Diseases associated with this genus include smallpox, cowpox, horsepox, and monkeypox. The most famous member of the genus is variola virus, which causes smallpox.Variola was eradicated using vaccinia virus as a vaccine.rthopoxvirus is a genus of viruses in the family Poxviridae and subfamily Chordopoxvirinae.
Contaminants Fact Sheets. Top Water News. Thallium is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. The greatest use of thallium is in specialized electronic research equipment. The following is a factsheet about the chemical that may be found in some public or private drinking water supplies. It may cause health problems if found in amounts greater than the health standard set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Penicillium species. Penicillium chrysogenum spores. Penicillium is genus of moulds found everywhere world-wide. The name Penicillium comes from the resemblance of the spore producing structures (conidiophores) of the fungus to a paintbrush (penicillus is the Latin word for paintbrush).s mentioned earlier, Penicillium species are one of the most common causes of spoilage of fruits and vegetables. For example, P. italicum and P. digitatum are common causes of rot of citrus fruits, while P. expansum is known to spoil apples. Penicillium chrysogenum is the most common species in indoor environment.