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🦠 Smallpox Treatment: Historical Management and Modern Preparedness
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Although smallpox was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980, it remains an important topic in public health preparedness because of its historical impact and the need for readiness against rare laboratory-related events or potential biothreat scenarios. Today, treatment strategies focus on supportive care alongside antiviral medications that have been developed specifically for orthopoxvirus infections.
HISTORY / OVERVIEW
Smallpox was a highly contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the orthopoxvirus family. Following a successful global vaccination campaign led by the World Health Organization, naturally occurring smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980.
Since there are no naturally occurring cases today, treatment information is based on historical experience, research, and preparedness planning.
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