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Smallpox: A very dangerous infectious disease

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Smallpox is a very deadly and viral infection. And it is contagious which means it spreads from one person to another person. And also it causes permanent scarring. This smallpox disease will cause disfigurement of the body. Humans are affected by Smallpox for thousands of years but it was flushed out worldwide in the year of 1980 because of vaccines so thanks to that vaccine. And it is no more of natural to be found in the world. In 1977, the last case of naturally occurring smallpox was reported. Smallpox virus samples have been kept for the research process. With the help of scientific advancement technology, smallpox has made it in the lab. This will lead to use as a bioweapon someday. Smallpox can be prevented by vaccines but most people do not naturally contact with this disease, routine vaccination is not suggested. New antiviral medications will be used to treat people with smallpox. Symptoms Smallpox pustules cover the body. After exposure of smallpox virus, the first symptoms...