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Smallpox
An infectious disease caused by viruses variola major and variola minor that was a significant cause of death before being eradicated in 1979.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How does smallpox spread?
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Are smallpox rashes painful?
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What is the cause of smallpox?
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What color are smallpox spots?
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What are the tests for smallpox?
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How many forms of smallpox exist?
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Has there been a resurgence of smallpox?
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What is the best treatment for smallpox?
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Is it possible that smallpox comes back?
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What kind of damage does smallpox cause?
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Is smallpox prevalent in other countries?
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How would I know if I had caught smallpox?
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How did they do the eradication of smallpox?
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What else have we eradicated besides smallpox?
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How could a person get infected with smallpox?
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If I get smallpox what is the chance of survival?
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What are the major presenting symptoms of smallpox?
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I thought smallpox was cured? Can I still catch it?
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Is it possible for smallpox to become prevalent again?
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When was the last known case of smallpox in the world?
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If my child gets smallpox what is the chance for survival?
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In a very basic and simple way can you tell me the symptoms of smallpox?
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Is smallpox contagious?
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Can you get vaccinated for smallpox?
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Should I be worried about a smallpox outbreak?
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How do I getthese holes on my face from smallpox to go away?
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What would happen in the US if there was a smallpox outbreak?
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