Smallpox was a highly contagious, serious viral disease caused by the *Variola virus*. It historically affected humans worldwide, leading to disfiguring scars and often death, before its global eradication.
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Smallpox has existed for thousands of years, causing devastating epidemics throughout human history. Edward Jenner developed the first effective vaccine against smallpox in 1796, laying the foundation for modern vaccinology. Through a massive global vaccination effort led by the World Health Organization (WHO), smallpox was officially declared eradicated worldwide in 1980, making it the first human disease to be eliminated.
Smallpox primarily spread from person to person through prolonged, direct face-to-face contact via respiratory droplets from an infected individual's coughs or sneezes. It could also spread through direct contact with infected skin lesions or scabs, and less commonly, via contaminated materials like bedding and clothing.
PerÃodo de Contagio: Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
SÃntomas de emergencia: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Última revisión: 2026-08-13
No confirmed cases reported in Indiana yet. Here are the latest Smallpox reports from our global surveillance network.
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