Smallpox

Rare viral disease caused by an orthopoxvirus, similar to but less severe than smallpox.

Transmission

Through direct contact with skin lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets, or contaminated materials. Can also be transmitted from infected animals.

Symptoms

Fever, headache, muscle pain, skin rash with lesions that progress (macules, vesicles, pustules, crusts).

Risks

Severe complications in rare cases, respiratory issues, death.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

Vaccin variole humaine
Variola