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• History of smallpox
  == History of Smallpox == ...om the Latin word for "spotted" and refers to the raised bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person.
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• Massachusetts smallpox epidemic
  == Massachusetts Smallpox Epidemic == The '''Massachusetts Smallpox Epidemic''' was a significant health crisis that occurred in the 18th centu
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• 1971 Aral smallpox incident
  '''1971 Aral Smallpox Incident''' The '''1971 Aral Smallpox Incident''' (pronunciation: 1971 A-ral Small-pox In-ci-dent) was a signific
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• 1721 Boston smallpox outbreak
  == 1721 Boston Smallpox Outbreak == The '''1721 Boston Smallpox Outbreak''' (pronunciation: /ˈbɒstən ˈsmɔːlpɒks ˈaʊtbreɪk/) was a
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• Edward Jenner
  ...the Cow Pox, in which he described the protective effect of cowpox against smallpox. Edward Jenner was born on May 17, 1749, in [[Berkeley]], Gloucestershire, England. He was the eighth
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• 1974 smallpox epidemic in India
  == 1974 Smallpox Epidemic in India == ...curred in [[India]] in the year [[1974]]. The epidemic was caused by the [[Smallpox]] virus, a highly contagious and deadly disease.
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• ACAM2000
  ...nciation: A-CAM-Two-Thousand'') is a [[vaccine]] used to protect against [[smallpox]], a highly contagious and deadly disease caused by the [[variola virus]]. ...], the previous smallpox vaccine, but is grown in cell culture rather than on the skin of calves.
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• Monkeypox
  ...pox''' (''mʌŋkiːpɒks'') is a viral disease that causes a rash similar to [[smallpox]], but is generally less severe. It is a member of the [[Orthopoxvirus]] ge ...lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash then develops, often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body.
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• Donald Henderson
  ...r]] and [[epidemiologist]] who led the international effort to eradicate [[smallpox]] in the 20th century. Donald Ainslie Henderson was born on September 7, 1928, in Lakewood, Ohio. He graduated from Oberlin College in
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• Pustules
  ...kin condition|skin conditions]], including [[acne]], [[chickenpox]], and [[smallpox]]. * [[Chickenpox]]: This viral infection can cause a rash of pustules to appear on the skin.
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• Cowpox
  ...in 1796 to create the first [[vaccine]], which led to the eradication of [[smallpox]]. ...toms of cowpox include fever, malaise, and the development of red blisters on the skin. These blisters eventually turn into pustules, which are a charact
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• Jenner
  ...Jenner Institute, a research organization in Oxford, England, that focuses on developing vaccines for global diseases. ...erred to as the "father of immunology". His work on the development of the smallpox vaccine has saved countless lives and laid the foundation for modern immuno
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• Balmis Expedition
  ...on in history and was a significant milestone in the global eradication of smallpox. The Balmis Expedition had a profound impact on global health. It demonstrated the feasibility of large-scale vaccination c
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• 1980
  ...nd discoveries were made during this time, which have had a lasting impact on healthcare and medical research. ...alth Organization (WHO)]]: In 1980, the WHO officially declared [[Smallpox|smallpox]] eradicated, marking a major milestone in medical history.
  2 KB (239 words) - 22:27, 14 February 2024
• Abu Bakr al-Razi
  ...ant contributions to various fields of medicine. He is known for his works on [[ophthalmology]], [[pediatrics]], and [[infectious diseases]]. His most no ...of a treatise on the diseases of children. The treatise included sections on [[neonatology]], [[nutrition]], and [[pediatric surgery]].
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• 2003 Midwest monkeypox outbreak
  ...lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash then develops, often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. ...or the virus. This includes not keeping exotic pets. Vaccination against [[smallpox]] appears to provide protection against [[monkeypox]] as well.
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• Rhazes
  ...er]], and significant figure in the history of [[medicine]]. He also wrote on [[logic]], [[astronomy]] and [[grammar]]. ...seases in his book, ''[[Kitab fi al-jadari wa-al-hasbah]]'' (A Treatise on Smallpox and Measles).
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• Hugh Williamson
  ...e was born on December 5, 1735, in West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, and died on May 22, 1819, in New York City. ...ticed in Philadelphia. He was particularly known for his work during the [[smallpox]] epidemic in 1777, where he advocated for the use of [[inoculation]] as a
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• Razi
  ...'Kitab al-Judari wa al-Hasbah'', which were among the first treatises on [[smallpox]] and [[measles]]. Razi was also a pioneer in [[ophthalmology]], writing a monograph on [[eye diseases]] and treatments. He was the first to recognize the reaction
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• Monkeypox virus
  ...sh then develops, often beginning on the face and then spreading elsewhere on the body. ...r consuming undercooked or raw meat from such animals. Vaccination against smallpox has been proven to be 85% effective in preventing Monkeypox.
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