This detailed review indicates that smallpox is not quite as contagious or virulent as it has been made out to be. Most transmission from smallpox-infected patients occurs in hospitals from infected linens and cannot be transmitted via the exhaled air. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

A different view of smallpox and vaccination.

Abstract Source:

N Engl J Med. 2003 Jan 30 ;348(5):460-3. Epub 2002 Dec 19. PMID: 12496354

Abstract Author(s):

Thomas Mack

Article Affiliation:

Thomas Mack

Abstract:

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Article Published Date : Jan 30, 2003
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Smallpox : CK(26) : AC(7)
Additional Keywords : Vaccine Research : CK(571) : AC(113)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Smallpox : CK(160) : AC(32)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Smallpox

Anti-Therapeutic Action

Vaccination: Smallpox

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