How Do You Spell VARICELLOID SMALLPOX?

1. Varicelloid smallpox refers to a specific clinical form of smallpox infection, which is caused by the variola major virus. Smallpox is a highly contagious and often severe infectious disease that has been eradicated globally since 1980 through successful vaccination efforts. However, varicelloid smallpox is one of the variations of smallpox that was observed and documented before its eradication.

   This particular form of smallpox is characterized by its resemblance to chickenpox, or varicella. It manifests with similar skin lesions, which are small, round, and have a characteristic blister-like appearance. The lesions typically start as pinkish-red spots that later evolve into vesicles filled with clear fluid, and eventually turn into pustules that scab over and heal. These skin lesions are contagious and can spread to different parts of the body or to other individuals through direct contact or airborne transmission.

   Unlike other forms of smallpox, varicelloid smallpox tends to have a milder clinical course. The symptoms, in general, tend to be less severe and the mortality rate is typically lower. However, complications can still arise, such as secondary bacterial infections, scarring, and eye problems.

   Due to the successful global smallpox eradication campaign, varicelloid smallpox is now an extremely rare occurrence.

2. Varioloid.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for VARICELLOID SMALLPOX

The word "varicelloid" is derived from the term "varicella" and the suffix "-oid".

The term "varicella" refers to chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection primarily affecting children, which is characterized by the development of fluid-filled blisters on the skin. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "varicella", meaning a smallpox pustule or a little blister.

The suffix "-oid" is commonly used in medical terminology and denotes similarity or resemblance to a particular condition or entity. In this case, "varicelloid" indicates a condition that resembles or is similar to varicella or chickenpox.

Smallpox, on the other hand, is a highly contagious and often severe viral infection caused by the variola virus.