This document discusses the symptoms and structure of smallpox virus. It notes the symptoms include high fever, rash, and blisters. It also mentions Edward Jenner in the late 18th century discovered those exposed to cowpox were protected from smallpox, leading to the development of vaccination. Smallpox was the first virus to be eradicated through vaccination efforts.
This document discusses the symptoms and structure of smallpox virus. It notes the symptoms include high fever, rash, and blisters. It also mentions Edward Jenner in the late 18th century discovered those exposed to cowpox were protected from smallpox, leading to the development of vaccination. Smallpox was the first virus to be eradicated through vaccination efforts.
This document discusses the symptoms and structure of smallpox virus. It notes the symptoms include high fever, rash, and blisters. It also mentions Edward Jenner in the late 18th century discovered those exposed to cowpox were protected from smallpox, leading to the development of vaccination. Smallpox was the first virus to be eradicated through vaccination efforts.
• sudden onset of high fever which may be recurrent
• malaise (general feeling of unwellness) • widespread skin rash – flat spots which change into raised bumps then firm fluid filled blisters which then scab (see image) • severe headache • backache • abdominal pain • vomiting • diarrhoea. STRUCTURE OF THE VIRUS VACCINATION EDWARD JENNER
The basis for vaccination began in 1796
when the English doctor Edward Jenner noticed that milkmaids who had gotten cowpox were protected from smallpox Edward Jenner, (born May 17, 1749, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England—died January 26, 1823, Berkeley) THE END—WHY SHOULD WE REMEMBER SMALL POX? It has created big disaster First virus to be eradicated The invention of vaccination