Infectious Diseases
Smallpox
Emergency
ICD-10: B03 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: चेचक · தமிழ்: பெரியம்மை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಿಡುಬು · తెలుగు: మశూచి · বাংলা: গুটিবসন্ত · मराठी: लहान माता · ગુજરાતી: શીતળા
About this condition
Smallpox is a serious viral disease that has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination, with the last naturally occurring case in 1977. It caused severe fever and a characteristic rash with fluid-filled bumps that left scars. Though no longer a natural threat, awareness remains important for public health surveillance.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe body aches
fluid-filled blisters
rash all over body
headache
fatigue
back pain
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | चेचक · बड़ी माता · गूढ़ माता · शीतला रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பெரியம்மை · சின்னம்மை அல்லாத அம்மை · வசூரி நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸಿಡುಬು · ದೊಡ್ಡ ಅಮ್ಮೆ · ವಸೂರಿ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మశూచి · పెద్దమ్మ · వసూరి వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গুটিবসন্ত · বড় মাতা · শীতলা রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लहान माता · विषमज्वर · शीतला रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શીતળા · મોટી માતા · વસૂરી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Smallpox?
high fever, severe body aches, fluid-filled blisters, rash all over body, headache, fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Smallpox common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Smallpox?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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