Smallpox
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Smallpox: A Deadly and Dangerous Virus
THE VIRUS
Smallpox is extremely contagious and can be deadly. It is transmitted through the respiratory tract. It contains DNA. It will cause high fever, headache and flu like symptoms for the first week before developing a very bad rash. If not treated by this point, get immediate help. After the first week of symptoms, the virus is most contagious and deadly.
HOW the virus attacks
Common Syntoms
THIS VIRUS IS CONTAGIOUS BY INHALING DROPLETS OF SILVIA OR FACE TO FACE CONTACT AND SKIN CONTACT
- Server skin rash
- Blistering in the skin
- Elevated bumps on the skin
- High Fever
- Lesions of the skin
- Back ache
- Flu like symptoms
Victims
JUST HOW DEADLY?
Treatment
The patient should be isolated until all scabs have fallen off (about 3-4 wk after rash development) to prevent transmission of the variola virus (smallpox virus)
The fluid and electrolyte balance should be monitored to avoid dehydration
Medications should be given for fever and pain
Good nutritional support should be maintained
Skin care should be instituted