Immune System Major Organs
Smallpox is a serious and contagious disease that causes a rash on the skin.
Alternative Names
Variola - major and minor; Variola
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Smallpox was once found throughout the world, causing illness and death wherever it occurred. It mainly affected children and young adults. Family members often infected each other.
There are two forms of smallpox:
- Variola major is a serious illness that can be life threatening in people who have not been vaccinated
- Variola...
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