Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it likely for someone to carry a dormant form of the smallpox virus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
This infectious: Disease was declared eradicated in 1979 by the world health organization. So, it would not be possible.
Answered 9/26/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
When high risk hpv viruses are dormant in the body, can they be transmitted from me to someone else?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How long does HIV virus remain dormant in a person's body?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you carry the EBV virus without ever getting sick from it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could you tell me if my child has measles can I carry the virus and infect other children?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Tell me about the hpv virus and how a person contacts it?? Does everybody carry the virus and perhaps dormant in some??
Can you tell me if i survive smallpox, is the virus still inside you?
What kind of virus is smallpox?
If smallpox only affected humans, where did the first person contract it from? Is the virus related to other "pox"? Rickettsial, cow, chicken?
Could a mosquito carry smallpox?
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
