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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. viral diseases of animals and humans
  6. smallpox
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. viral diseases of animals and humans
  6. smallpox

Preferred term

smallpox

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An acute, highly contagious, often fatal infectious disease caused by an orthopoxvirus characterized by a biphasic febrile course and distinctive progressive skin eruptions. Vaccination has succeeded in eradicating smallpox worldwide.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

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Synonyms

  • alastrim
  • variola

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286433

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