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Smallpox is an infectious disease unique to humans, caused by either of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor

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Is smallpox virus or bacteria?

Smallpox was a virus.


Is smallpox a bacteria or viral disease?

Small pox is caused by the Variola virus. Yes. Small pox is caused by either of two virus strains or variants. These are Vaiola Major and Variola Minor.


Smallpox anthrax botulism tularemio plague which are bacteria?

Among the diseases listed, anthrax and tularemia are caused by bacteria. Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, while tularemia is caused by Francisella tularensis. Smallpox and plague are caused by viruses and bacteria, respectively, with smallpox being caused by the variola virus and plague caused by Yersinia pestis. Botulism, on the other hand, is caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.


What microbe causes smallpox?

Smallpox is caused by the variola major virus


What is pathogen of smallpox?

Smallpox is caused by a virus. The technical name for it is variola.


Is smallpox caused by a virus?

Yes . , it is viral .


Is smallpox caused by the variola virus?

Yes.


Is typhoid fever caused by bacteria virus or parasite?

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Is mumps a virus bacteria or fungus?

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Is conjuctivitis caused by bacteria virus or fungi?

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Smallpox is caused by?

Contact with another small pox virus


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.