When did smallpox spread?

Answer 1

The last known natural case was in Somalia in 1977. Since then, the only known cases were caused by a laboratory accident in 1978 in Birmingham, England, which killed one person and caused a limited outbreak. Smallpox was officially declared eradicated in 1979.

Answer 2

Smallpox emerged in human populations about 10,000 BC. During the 18th century the disease killed an estimated 400,000 Europeans each year, including five reigning monarchs. Over 80% of infected children, died from the disease. As recently as 1967, 15 million people contracted the disease and two million died in that year. After successful vaccination campaigns the eradication of smallpox occured in December 1979. To this day, smallpox is the only human infectious disease to have been completely eradicated.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

the 1st lot of the smallpox occured in Europe and Asia .

Answer 5

Estimates range from 1200-1100 BC in Egypt, from bodies, as well as 1500 BC in India from medical records.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

1977