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History of the smallpox?
It killed a lot of people
Why is 1853 an important date in the history of smallpox?
Because the british government introduced a complusory vaccination for the smallpox disease in 1853.
What disease has caused the most epidemic deaths in history?
Smallpox
What organization is responsible for virtual eradication of smallpox from the planet?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for the global eradication of smallpox, achieved through an extensive vaccination campaign. The last natural outbreak occurred in 1977, and in 1980, WHO officially declared smallpox eradicated. This successful eradication remains a significant achievement in public health history.
What are the microorganism responsible for smallpox?
The microorganism responsible for smallpox is the variola virus. It is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus. Smallpox is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has been eradicated through global vaccination efforts.
What are scientists doing or using smallpox for?
The treatment for smallpox was to get a vaccination.
What are some extinct diseases?
Rinderpest and Smallpox are the only two in history to be considered fully wiped out, although there are some samples of the Smallpox virus being stored in a lab.
How did edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine?
Through a cow
What disease came to America through the columbian exchange?
smallpox
Why was edward Jenner given smallpox as a young man?
"When he was young he was given smallpox on purpose. It was hoped that, because he was so young and healthy, he would survive and so live to tell the tale if he caught smallpox when he was older."
In the TV show Deadwood what illness fell on the town?
In the TV show "Deadwood," smallpox spreads through the town. This plot thread occurred in the first season, which aired in 2004.
Is the mosquito a vector for smallpox?
No, mosquitoes are not vectors for smallpox. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, which is primarily transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated materials. Mosquitoes are known vectors for diseases like malaria and dengue, but smallpox is not one of them.
