Smallpox

Definition

Smallpox is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that causes fever, rash, and fluid-filled blisters on the skin. It has been eradicated globally through vaccination efforts.

Related terms

Vaccination: The process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system's response against specific diseases.

Eradication: The complete elimination of a disease from all regions of the world.

Variola virus: The virus responsible for causing smallpox in humans.