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Variola



Variola Causes


The variola is the virus that causes smallpox. This disease can be contracted by direct contact or transmitted through air and in the droplets of water. Like chicken pos, smallpox is highly contagious and can easily spread through use of contaminated products.


Variola Definition


Variola is a virus that causes smallpox which can be highly contagious as often a deadly disease. Based in history, smallpox have been known to have such a profound effect in the human health and has caused about 300 million deaths all over the world.


Variola Diagnosis


Medical experts and professionals can easily distinguish small pox from all other skin conditions just by physical examinations. Laboratory tests may be conducted to further confirm the diagnosis.


Variola Symptoms and Signs


The symptoms of smallpox would usually appear after 12 to 14 days of incubation. Among the other symptoms include fever, headache, sever fatigue, body discomfort, vomiting and diarrhea. Flat, red lesions may appear like rashes but will develop as pus pustules.


Variola Treatment


There is no available cure for smallpox, although an antiviral medication called cidofovir can help prevent smallpox if it is administered a day or two from the exposure. A vaccination against small pox is an effective preventive measure to prevent the spread of the virus.


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