Smallpox history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

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Generalized symptoms

• Delirium
• Diarrhea
• Excessive bleeding
• Fatigue
• Severe Headaches
• High Fever (102-104 Fahrenheit)
• Malaise
• Aches
• Raised pink rash -- turns into sores that become crusty on day 8 or 9 (develop into pustules)
• Vomiting