Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is smallpox serious?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Deadly: Case fatality rate 30-100% depending on form and patient age. Patients were often bedridden with fever 102-4 for the week before spots came out. If they survived, it was 3-4 wks before the were no longer contageous and longer before they regained their strength.
Answered 11/13/2012
6.3k views
Thank
Yes and no: It's extremely serious if you get it. But since the disease has been eradicated frm the planet, it 's not a serious concern.
Answered 3/27/2018
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
