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Variola
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Small Pox
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It is a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease. The incubation period is up to two weeks beginning with an extensive rash and high temperature, there is no treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The disease was eliminated form the world in 1977.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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