Smallpox

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To learn more about smallpox, contact your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For accurate, up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox.


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Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: January 31, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology

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Topic Contents
 Topic Overview
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Symptoms
 When to Call a Doctor
 Exams and Tests
 Treatment Overview
 Prevention
 Smallpox and Bioterrorism
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