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Q: What is the medical name for smallpox?
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Smallpox is caused by a virus. The technical name for it is variola.


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The latin name for smallpox is "variola" or "variola vera".


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What field of science did Edward Jenner work in?

Edward Jenner was a medical doctor, surgeon and scientist. He is also called the "father of immunology" for his work in producing a smallpox vaccine. The smallpox vaccine was actually a cowpox variation but it did provide protection against smallpox.


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Although it is now eradicated I believe it was smallpox.


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The first known cases of smallpox go back to 1350 BC and the disease has been known for a very long time. Dr. Campbell identified how smallpox is spread. Edward Jenner is credited with developing the smallpox vaccine in 1796.