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[Smallpox--past, present and future].

Lior Katz, Ram Sagi, Baruch Brenner

    Harefuah
    |August 13, 2002
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    Smallpox, a historically deadly disease, was eradicated through vaccination. This review covers its history, clinical forms, vaccine efficacy, and public health strategies, addressing potential resurgence concerns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology and Epidemiology
    • Immunology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Smallpox historically caused millions of deaths globally.
    • It was the first disease eradicated by a worldwide vaccination program.
    • Recent bioterrorism concerns have renewed interest in smallpox.

    Purpose:

    • To present the history and clinical variants of smallpox.
    • To review smallpox treatments, including vaccine efficacy and drawbacks.
    • To discuss public health control measures and global preparedness for potential outbreaks.

    Summary:

    • The article details the history of smallpox, its clinical manifestations, and the development of the vaccinia virus vaccine.
    • It evaluates the efficacy and disadvantages of the smallpox vaccine.
    • Key public health strategies for disease control and preparedness are examined.

    Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of smallpox for medical and political stakeholders.
    • Informs strategies for managing potential bioterrorism threats involving variola virus.
    • Highlights the importance of global preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.

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