Basic Summary for Smallpox

Main name of condition: Smallpox

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What is Smallpox?
  Brief description of Smallpox: Dangerous virus now almost eliminated worldwide by vaccination.
  Parent types of Smallpox: Viral diseases, Bioterrorism

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How many people get Smallpox?
  Incidence (annual) of Smallpox: 0 cases throughout the world.
  Incidence Rate of Smallpox: approx 1 in 0 or 0.00% or 0 people in USA [about data]

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How serious is Smallpox?
  Complications of Smallpox: see complications of Smallpox

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What causes Smallpox?
  Class of Condition for Smallpox: viral
  Risk factors for Smallpox: see risk factors for Smallpox

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What are the symptoms of Smallpox?
  Symptoms of Smallpox: see symptoms of Smallpox

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Can anyone else get Smallpox?
  Contagion of Smallpox: Very contagious.
  More information: see contagiousness of Smallpox

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How is it treated?
  Treatments for Smallpox: see treatments for Smallpox
  Prevention of Smallpox: see prevention of Smallpox
Last revision: June 17, 2003

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