What is smallpox? Is it really dangerous?
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Smallpox is a very serious illness caused by a virus called the variola (say: vair-ee-OH-luh) virus. Smallpox gets its name from the pus-filled blisters (or pocks) that form during the illness. Although the names may sound alike, smallpox is not related to chickenpox, which is a milder disease caused by a different virus. Smallpox is an acute, contagious disease that can be fatal in up to 30% of those who
contract it. There is no specific treatment for smallpox, and the only prevention is vaccination.
Survivors are usually scarred and in rare cases may be blinded. Smallpox can cause a severe rash covering the whole body that can leave permanent scars, high fever, severe headache or backache, dizziness, severe abdominal pain and delirium A mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations..
contract it. There is no specific treatment for smallpox, and the only prevention is vaccination.
Survivors are usually scarred and in rare cases may be blinded. Smallpox can cause a severe rash covering the whole body that can leave permanent scars, high fever, severe headache or backache, dizziness, severe abdominal pain and delirium A mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations..
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