Alternate Name(s): Variola - major and minor; Variola ...... Smallpox is a viral disease characterized by a skin rash and a high death rate.
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Smallpox is a disease caused by the Variola major virus. Some experts say that over the centuries it has killed more people than all other infectious diseases combined. Worldwide immunization stopped the spread of smallpox three decades ago.
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CDC overview of smallpox. Includes basic information on disease transmission, symptoms, and history. Part of the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response site. ... Smallpox Disease Overview...
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Home page for all CDC smallpox information. Includes basic information as well as information for health and lab professionals. Part of the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response site. ... Smallpox Basics...
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www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/index.asp
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Smallpox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Smallpox is an infectious disease unique to humans, caused by either of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor . The disease is also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola ve...
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Smallpox Main Page ... U.S. Department of Health & Human Services ... Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America...
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www.smallpox.gov/
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You may be wondering what smallpox is and whether you or anyone you know is at risk for getting it. Get the answers to some questions you might have in this article written just for kids. ... You may have heard about smallpox and wondered what it is or whether you or anyone you know could get it. Some people are concerned...
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Smallpox, which is believed to have originated over 3,000 years ago in India or Egypt, is one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. For centuries, repeated epidemics swept across continents, decimating populations and changing the course of history.
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www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/smallpox/en/
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