Smallpox: A notorious infectious viral entity known as Orthopox variola which can cause severe febrile illness, accompanied by painful, oozing skin lesions (pox). In some cases, it can lead to disfigurement and death. The CDC’s website has this to say: “Before smallpox was eradicated, it was a serious infectious disease caused by the variola virus. It … Continue reading The Truth about Smallpox and Why it Matters →