HLTB21H3 Study Guide - Biological Warfare, Malignancy, Ectromelia Virus
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In what century did the disease become serious in. Definitions yes, anyone and everyone was seen equal to get infected. Yes , it is found mentioned in indian and. Chinese text as well as egyptian where in fact. Possibly the antonin plague, when soldiers returned home from war. 16th century fall of the aztec and incas empire where smallpox was brought by the. Used a biological warfare by the french on the native americans in the war (1754 - 1767). 50% mortality, with vaccine only 3% mortality rate. Variola minor - less virulent with only 2% mortality rate. If case is severe it can lead to extensive bleeding into the skin, leaving black marks on the skin. Mortality rate is 95%, even if patient is vaccinated, they may still die. It must be continuously transmitted from person to person but humans are only short term carriers. This feature is the reason why the disease was successfully removed.
