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When was smallpox?
Smallpox was last seen in October 1977.
Is the last man to have smallpox still alive?
Smallpox is still alive, just not dangerous and it is under control. There is no real cure for it.
When was the last smallpox victim?
Janet Parker, a British medical photographer, died of smallpox in 1978, ten months after the disease was eradicated in the wild, when a researcher at the laboratory Parker worked at accidentally released some virus into the air of the building. She is believed to be the last smallpox fatality in history.
In what year was the last case of smallpox in the world?
In the 1960's
Where in the world would you find Smallpox?
After the eradication of smallpox, the last samples of smallpox were kept for academic research in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US and State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology in Russia. Both these institutions are under heavy guard to avoid the possibility of the theft of the samples for biological warfare.
How long can viral conjunctivitis germs last on toys in plastic bags?
Conjunctivitis germs can not stay alive on plastic.
When did smallpox begin?
in 15th century the term small pox is used in Europe .but the last naturally occurring case of smallpox was diagnosed on 26 October 1977.
How can smallpoxs be caught?
You cannot contract smallpox. Smallpox was eradicated and is no longer a threat to human health. The last few known test strains were deemed to be no longer useful and the samples were destroyed.
What is the purpose of smallpox?
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.
Can smallpox kill children?
Smallpox no longer exists, due to an extensive vaccination campaign. The last case of smallpox was in 1977. Thanks to the eradication campaign, it longer serves any threat. Before eradication, it killed millions of people every year, including countless children.
How long can germs survive on metal?
How long germs can survive on metal can vary greatly. It would depend on the type of metal, the type of germ, and if the metal is wet or dry. On average, germs can last years in many cases.
Is smallpox still present in 2012?
No.The last naturally occurring case was detected in October 1975
