Variola
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Variola, known in English as smallpox, is a contagious infectious disease of historical significance, caused by a virus and characterized by fever and a skin rash with lesions that evolve in stages.
Common symptoms: high fever, general malaise, headache and back pain, followed by a rash with lesions that appear first on the face and then spread across the body.
Common causes: it is transmitted by a virus through close contact and respiratory droplets; thanks to worldwide vaccination campaigns, it was eradicated.
Which specialist treats it? The general practitioner is the first point of contact to provide guidance on infectious diseases and refer when appropriate. Given fever with a spreading skin rash, it is advisable to consult for a proper evaluation.
Data on 11 doctors who treat variola
Which specialist treats variola?
Variola is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, ophthalmologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in variola
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Ezequiel Diaz Benitez
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. Astrid Ordoñez Blanco
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Jessica Serrano Aguilar
Dr. Bárbara Yañez Cubillos
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
Frequently asked questions
What is variola?
Variola, known in English as smallpox, is a contagious infectious disease of historical significance, caused by a virus and characterized by fever and a skin rash with lesions that evolve in stages.
Which doctor treats variola?
Variola is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, ophthalmologist.