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10 Treatments for Smallpox

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Tests

1	Medical Procedures

Overview

Treatment for smallpox was only supportive, meaning that the only treatment available was aimed at keeping a patient as comfortable as possible. No treatments were ever found that would halt the progression of the disease.[read article]

Treatment News for Smallpox

Man Who Got Smallpox Vaccine Passes Milder Infection to Sex Partner: CDC
THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A man recently vaccinated for smallpox under a U.S. Defense D...
Might Smallpox Virus Help Fight a Lethal Breast Cancer?
MONDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- New animal research suggests it may be possible to use a form of...
Smallpox Vaccine May Protect Against HIV
MONDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccination with the smallpox vaccine called "vaccinia" may boos...

Tests for Smallpox

1. Skin Examination A skin self-examination is a test you can perform on yourself to check for abnormalities in your skin, such as sores, bumps, or changes in skin color or texture. It... More
2. Viral nucleic acid assay
3. Skin Culture Test A skin culture is a test that is done to identify the microorganism (bacteria, fungus, or virus) causing a skin infection and to determine the antibiotic or other t... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Nucleic acid assay
6. Microbial Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
7. Orthopoxvirus DNA Detection
8. Variola Virus DNA Detection Test
9. Viral Culture Test
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Medical Procedures for Smallpox

1. Isolation of Infected Patient Isolation refers to the precautions that are taken in the hospital to prevent the spread of an infectious agent from an infected or colonized patient to susceptible... More
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