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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 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.
How did edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine?
Through a cow
What disease came to America through the columbian exchange?
smallpox
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.
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.
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."
Is measles and smallpox the same?
No, measles and smallpox are two different infectious diseases caused by different viruses. Measles is caused by the measles virus (MeV), while smallpox is caused by the variola virus. Both diseases can be prevented through vaccination, but they have different symptoms and levels of severity.
What are some symptoms for smallpox?
Some of the symptoms for smallpox are fever, muscle pain, headache and prostration. By days 12th through 15 small reddish spots appear.
