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It can, if untreated, be fatal. It is very dangerous. small pox was very dangerous as it killed every one who got it. there was a small pox epidemic that killed thousands. a scientist realised that people that had had cow pox (in the same family of disease) were immune to small pox. He carried out a test on a boy with his parents permission, injected him with a small dose of cow pox and then a few weeks later injected him with small pox wih good results. after vaccinations, Britain is now cleared of small pox. that's what Mr Stanton taught me at HMS. ;p That scientist was Edward Jenner.
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Do animals get smallpox?
The reason we were able to "erradicate" (said that way because we have stores in labs) smallpox was because the human serotype is only able to affect humans. The smallpox vaccine is made from cowpox, which is similar enough to smallpox to provide immunity, but cannot infect us.
Identify the potentail bilogical warfare agent that is a virus?
One potential biological warfare agent that is a virus is smallpox. It is highly contagious and has the ability to cause severe illness and high mortality rates within populations. Its aerosolized form can potentially be used as a weapon to infect large numbers of people.
How did edward jenner know that the smallpox vaccine would work?
He didn't know it would work, that is why he tested it for both safety & effectiveness.Safety, his cowpox pus based inoculation caused fewer and milder symptoms than the existing smallpox pus based inoculation, also it produced no cases of smallpox a common problem of the existing inoculation.Effectiveness, when vaccinated a person was later exposed to smallpox and did not catch it.Note: vaccina is Latin for cow.
Is smallpox a DNA virus or an RNA virus?
Smallpox contains DNASmallpox is a virus, and therefore, can only have RNA or DNA. In the case of smallpox, it contains DNA. Viruses require a host to supply them with either RNA or DNA in order that more virus entities can be made.DNA
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 is the most dangerous smallpox Ebola or plague?
Right now, Ebola is. The black death or the plague is caused by a bacteria and can be treated with an antibiotic. Smallpox is also dangerous but can be contained by a vaccine.
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.
Is smallpox armed and dangerous?
smallpox is very dangerous and it also armed without any medical help this deadly virus can kill or even causes blindness but the power of science we already have a shot to provent it
What are New york state laws regarding a mandatory report of infectious disease of smallpox?
If smallpox were to break out anywhere, it has to be reported. It's to dangerous not to be!
Does smallpox vaccine come from cows?
The smallpox vaccine comes from cows. Most diseases you a weakened form of the disease. However the smallpox vaccine is brought from cowpox. (closely related to smallpox but not as dangerous). You cannot get this vaccine anymore and if you did it would result in a bad reaction.
How do scientists study smallpox?
Good question. Generally we don't directly study smallpox, because it is a very dangerous virus. Instead we study related viruses such as Vaccinia. However the CDC in Atlanta does maintain smallpox for research, but only under extremely safe conditions.
What evidence did edward Jenner have to show how the cure worked?
he realised that milkmaids did not get smallpox. They got a non dangerous form of it called cowpox.
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 has the author Edmund Massey written?
Edmund Massey has written: 'A sermon against the dangerous and sinful practice of inoculation' -- subject(s): Vaccination, 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.
