Inherited smallpox

Smallpox Vaccination

This article was presented by the author at the Vaccination Seminar of May 26, 1972, National University Medical School.

Prevalence of smallpox and the trend of smallpox Inoculation in Fars in the first Pahlavi period

One of the infectious diseases that was widespread in Fars province during the first Pahlavi era (1925-1941) was smallpox. This disease spread in the early days of the Pahlavi dynasty in the cities of Fars province and its epidemic reached its peak in 1318 AD. Important measures were taken to control the disease, including smallpox inoculation. The smallpox inoculators tried to control the dise...

Smallpox revisited

Smallpox has been a major epidemic disease since the dawn of history. Caused by the variola virus – a large DNA virus, which is a strict human pathogen with no carrier state. The virus belongs to a related group of viruses causing pox-like infections in other mammals. The milder infections caused by these animal viruses in humans generate excellent immunity against smallpox, as does natural or ...

Smallpox Zero: An Illustrated History of Smallpox and Its Eradication

Smallpox Zero is an excellent commemoration of the 30th anniversary of smallpox eradication. This picture book tells the story of the disease from its origin through eradication and beyond (proposed fate of virus stock). The story is presented in short bubbles of text on a background of colorful, hand-drawn pictures. The children’s book packaging (81⁄2′′ × 11′′ × 1⁄4′′ with glossy, illustrated ...

Smallpox in Calcutta