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Smallpox is a disease that has been successfully eradicated - the last naturally occurring case of smallpox occurred in Somalia in 1977. With recent world events and the biological warfare threat, this conquered disease has again risen to the forefront of public health. Smallpox is a highly contagious skin disease that can result in death.
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What was the purpose of varriolation?
Variolation was an early method of immunization against smallpox, where material from a smallpox sore was introduced into the skin of a healthy person. The purpose was to induce a mild form of the disease, leading to immunity without causing severe illness or death. This practice helped reduce the mortality rate associated with smallpox and laid the groundwork for the development of the modern smallpox vaccine. Variolation was instrumental in the eventual eradication of 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."
What is the Alias for smallpox?
its smallpox
Are you able to get smallpox today?
no it is rare to get smallpox. although it is still possible to get smallpox
What are the cures for smallpox?
The cure for smallpox is cowpox. Cowpox is a mild version of smallpox and is usually not fatal. The smallpox vaccine contains cowpox.
What is a sentence with the word smallpox?
An example sentence with the word "smallpox" is: My sister was diagnosed with smallpox when she was three.
How is smallpox passed to one person to another?
One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways. One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways.
Is the smallpox contageous?
yes Smallpox is very Contageous.
When was smallpox?
Smallpox was last seen in October 1977.
When did Queen Elizabeth get the smallpox?
She got smallpox in 1562
Is smallpox virus or bacteria?
Smallpox was a virus.
What is a sentence using the word detest?
Use it like this in a sentence I detest smallpox. You detest smallpox We detest smallpox. He detests smallpox She detests smallpox It detests smallpox.
