Hirsepox

A mostly unremarkable viral disease found in Hirses and occasionally spread to humans. The controversy around Hirsepox is arguably more memorable than the disease itself.
== History ==
In the late 70s, a case of the mysterious condition later to be deemed Hirsepox was reported in humans for the first time. 
For a few years, research on the disease remained minimal, and it was typically dismissed as a misidentification of other diseases. A major spike in cases in 1980 prompted previously skeptical doctors to look into the virus.
== Taxonomy discourse ==
The lingering division this controversy caused amongst virologists is completely ridiculous and counterproductive for the wider scientific community. […] Any man with more than half a brain will agree Hirsepox is a rightful member of the avipoxvirus genus. Die mad.Though only verified after the first human case, Hirsepox was discovered to be very prevalent in originating from Hirses. This led to its name and its classification as an avipoxvirus, but the medical community was very polarized about the topic. 
All other avipoxviruses are known to infect and replicate ONLY in avian species (eg, birds). At the time Hirses’ status as avians was already disputed by zoologists due to their potential for interbreeding with humans, and this fact only further complicated the debate.
While today the Hirsepox discourse isn’t as active, many professionals are still highly opinionated by the topic, and even the mention of Hirsepox tends to set off angry ranting from experts on any side of the infamous debate.
Category:Ailments
Category:Hirses