Exploring the first human infectious disease to be eradicated, smallpox.

Summary:

In reading about the various virus epidemics that have plagued society, I came across the success story in smallpox's eradication. From the well-constructed isolation plans for infected patients to the efficient process of virus research, the eradication of smallpox is one of public health's many successes.

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Medium Article:

How Smallpox Became the First Disease to Be Eradicated

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Smallpox Research:

What is Smallpox?

Smallpox

Smallpox: The World's First Eradicated Disease

Smallpox is the only human disease to be eradicated - here's how the world achieved it

Disease Eradication

Disease Eradication: What Does It Take to Wipe out a Disease? | ASM.org