Smallpox is a very contagious and serious illness caused by variola major and minor viruses. Smallpox spreads very easily from person to person.
Smallpox is a very contagious and serious illness caused by variola major and minor viruses. Smallpox spreads very easily from person to person.
At present, there are no cases of smallpox disease in the US. In the rest of world the incidence of small pox has been significantly decreased.
Signs and symptoms:
SMALL POX |
Signs and symptoms:
The rash shows up as blisters on the skin that fill with fluid and crust over.
- Fever
- Headache
- Backache
- Fatigue
- Pus filled blister (bumps are filled with a thick, opaque fluid and often with depression in centre)
Contagious period:
Mode of transmission:
When the infected person's spits, coughs, talks, or sneezes small pox spreads to other children’s.
Smallpox may be contagious during the initial phase, but is most infectious during the first 7 to 10 days following rash onset.
Homoeopath treatment for Small pox in Kids:
- Aconite
- Ant.tart
- Apis Mellifica
- Belladona
- Coffea
- Camphor
- Merc.sol
- Sulphur
- Isolation
- Bed rest
- For itchy rashes cool baths or calamine lotion may help to manage the itching
- wash their hands frequently (before eating and after using the bathroom)
Prevention:
This vaccine is not presently suggested for or available to the general public in USA. Small pox vaccine can be given in the following criterions.
- Departments of State, Defence military and civilian personnel who works in highly dangerous areas
- Healthcare professionals who works as a volunteer for smallpox response teams
- Laboratory workers who are at risk for exposure to the smallpox virus. Persons participating in smallpox vaccine clinical trials
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.
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