Small Pox:
Introduction:
Smallpox is a serious and contagious disease that causes a rash on the skin.Small pox was present in earlier times. It mainly affected children and young adults. Family members can be infected from each other. There are two types of smallpox: Variola major is a serious type which usually leads to death if a person is not vaccinated Variola minor is a type in which victim has a rear chance of death.
Causes:
Smallpox is caused by infection with variola virus. It usually takes 12 - 14 days for symptoms to appear.
Symptoms:
Tests include: Complete blood test Special laboratory tests can be used to identify the virus.
Treatment:
If the smallpox vaccine is given within 1-4 days after a person is exposed to the disease, it may prevent illness or make the illness less severe. Once symptoms have started, treatment is limited.There is no drug specifically for treating smallpox. Sometimes antibiotics are given for infections that may occur in people who have smallpox. Taking antibodies against a disease similar to smallpox (vaccinia immune globulin) may help shorten the duration of the disease.
Preventions:
Many people were vaccinated against smallpox in the past. The vaccine is no longer given to the general public because the virus is no longer present. If the vaccine needs to be given to control a spread of disease, it can have a small risk of complications. Some complications are mild, such as rashes. Others are more serious.
Introduction:Smallpox is a serious and contagious disease that causes a rash on the skin.Small pox was present in earlier times. It mainly affected children and young adults. Family members can be infected from each other. There are two types of smallpox: Variola major is a serious type which usually leads to death if a person is not vaccinated Variola minor is a type in which victim has a rear chance of death.
Causes:
Smallpox is caused by infection with variola virus. It usually takes 12 - 14 days for symptoms to appear.
Symptoms:
- Backache
- Diarrhea
- Excessive bleeding
- Fatigue
- High fever
- Raised pink rash -- turns into sores that become crusty on day 8 or 9
- Severe headache
- Vomiting
Tests include: Complete blood test Special laboratory tests can be used to identify the virus.
Treatment:
If the smallpox vaccine is given within 1-4 days after a person is exposed to the disease, it may prevent illness or make the illness less severe. Once symptoms have started, treatment is limited.There is no drug specifically for treating smallpox. Sometimes antibiotics are given for infections that may occur in people who have smallpox. Taking antibodies against a disease similar to smallpox (vaccinia immune globulin) may help shorten the duration of the disease.
Preventions:
Many people were vaccinated against smallpox in the past. The vaccine is no longer given to the general public because the virus is no longer present. If the vaccine needs to be given to control a spread of disease, it can have a small risk of complications. Some complications are mild, such as rashes. Others are more serious.
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