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ICD-11 code : 1E70;

Preferred Label : Smallpox;

ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with variola virus. This disease is characterized by a maculopapular rash that progresses to vesicles (commonly on the face, arms, and legs), and fever. Transmission is by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of the variola virus in a skin sample of the rash. In 1980 the 33rd World Health Assembly declared that smallpox had been eradicated. The classification is maintained for surveillance purposes.;

ICD-11 synonym : Alastrim; Amaas; Variola;

ICD-11 inclusion : Variola;

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A disease caused by an infection with variola virus. This disease is characterized by a maculopapular rash that progresses to vesicles (commonly on the face, arms, and legs), and fever. Transmission is by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of the variola virus in a skin sample of the rash. In 1980 the 33rd World Health Assembly declared that smallpox had been eradicated. The classification is maintained for surveillance purposes.

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