Smallpox differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

In the past, chickenpox was regularly mistaken for smallpox. Pustular scarring that can be seen in the face is a common symptom of both infections. Many times herpes zoster and erythema multiforme produce a vesicular rash and fever that has been confused with smallpox.

Differentiating Smallpox from other Diseases

  • Insect bites
  • Secondary syphilis

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