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Smallpox Virus

Smallpox virus is one of the most notorious and lethal viruses of all time. It is a large and complex virus from the family of Poxviridae, and the only member of the genus Vaccinia. Smallpox is the first disease to be eradicated through vaccination. This virus has been used in the past as a bioweapon. In humans, the…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2690-4837 🗓 Reviewed September 2026

Overview

Smallpox virus is one of the most notorious and lethal viruses of all time. It is a large and complex virus from the family of Poxviridae, and the only member of the genus Vaccinia. Smallpox is the first disease to be eradicated through vaccination. This virus has been used in the past as a bioweapon. In humans, the virus causes fever, chills, headache, and a characteristic skin rash. In severe cases, smallpox can be fatal, with a death rate of up to 30%. The last case of smallpox was reported in 1977, and the virus has been officially declared eradicated since 1980.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Infection Prevention (ISSN 2690-4837).

Journal editorial board
Yosra A. Helmy · United States HamidReza Naderi · Iran Tetsuya Suzuki · Japan

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