Parapoxviruses belong to the Poxviridae family. Like all members of that family, they're oval, relatively large, double-stranded DNA viruses. Parapoxviruses have a unique spiral coat that distinguishes them from other poxviruses. Parapoxviruses infect vertebrates. Not all parapoxviruses are zoonotic. Notable zoonotic hosts of Parapoxvirus include sheep, goats, and cattle. The most recent species of Parapoxvirus has been found in New Zealand Red Deer. There're also some tentative species in the… (More on Parapoxvirus)