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.

Posted byTaylor Mercado Leave a comment on 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.

PMID: 

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

Abstract Title: 

A different view of smallpox and vaccination.

Abstract: 

[No Abstract Available]

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Health Time is a blog talking about alternative medicines. And a blog founded by Taylor Mercado. She is a biologist and also a herbalist. This blog will help you and giving you tips regarding with herbal medicines.

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