Smallpox is one of the most serious and least predictable diseases that can afflict a human being. In its usual form, smallpox has an average fatality rate of 30% (i.e., 1 in 3 people who are infected with smallpox will die from it). However, the consequences of a pandemic or an intentional release of smallpox are much worse. If you know something about history, you’ll recall that there was once a deliberate attempt to spread smallpox as a biological weapon. Fortunately, this attempt failed. However, this event spurred some discussion as to whether it would be possible to engineer a strain of smallpox that could not cause serious illness but could still be transmitted easily and stealthily — that is, “Monkey Smallpox”.
Why Monkey Smallpox is So Dangerous
Looking at the numbers, we can see that the fatality rate for regular, human smallpox is 30%. However, the fatality rate for Monkey Smallpox is 100%! This is because regular smallpox is caused by an infection with Variola major, a pathogen that can be transmitted from person to person via bodily fluids. However, Monkey Smallpox is caused by a pathogen that can only be transmitted via bodily fluids and the atmosphere—and it is far more contagious than Variola major. That is why the deliberate release of Monkey Smallpox is so dangerous — it would be difficult to contain, and it would likely spread quickly.
How to Detect Monkey Smallpox
Fortunately, there are ways of detecting Monkey Smallpox quickly and reliably, and there is even a vaccine that could protect against it. However, we would first have to recognize that Monkey Smallpox is present before we can detect it. Monkey Smallpox is very similar to regular smallpox, and it is unlikely that we would be able to detect the difference between the two in a timely manner. We would have to test a sample of the virus to determine if it is regular smallpox or Monkey Smallpox. If we did detect Monkey Smallpox, we would have to quickly determine its route of transmission. It is unlikely that the disease would spread in the same way as regular smallpox — it would probably be transmitted through the air via aerosols.
How to Treat Monkey Smallpox
There is no cure for regular smallpox, and there is no cure for Monkey Smallpox. The only way to deal with a smallpox infection is to manage its symptoms and try to prevent it from becoming fatal. If we detected and identified Monkey Smallpox quickly, we would want to take some precautions to minimize the risk of transmission. However, if we were able to prevent the infection from spreading, there would be no reason to quarantine the infected individuals. If we were unable to prevent the infection from spreading, we would want to minimize the risk of it becoming fatal. Death from Monkey Smallpox is usually caused by the complications of infection, such as the swelling and dysfunction of the lungs.
Help Stop the Infection From Spreading
If we were able to identify and contain the source of the Monkey Smallpox outbreak, we would want to take steps to stop the infection from spreading further. The first step would be to identify and isolate the people who have been exposed to the infection. The second step would be to identify and isolate the people who have come into contact with those who have been exposed. There are two things that we can do to stop the spread of infections more generally: We can screen people for the presence of the virus, and we can administer treatment (e.g., antiviral drugs). We can test people who have been exposed to the Monkey Smallpox infection for the presence of the virus. If the test is positive (i.e., if the virus is detected), we can isolate the infected people, administer antiviral drugs, and take other steps to prevent the infection from spreading further.
Help Prevent Serious Organ Damage
If we were able to prevent the infection from spreading, we would want to prevent it from becoming fatal. If a person’s infection is treated in time, the infection is likely to resolve without any serious complications. But if the infection is allowed to persist without treatment, it is likely to cause lasting damage to one or more of the person’s organs. In the case of Monkey Smallpox, the most likely source of serious harm would be the person’s lungs. The lungs are often infected by smallpox infections, and they are vulnerable to damage. If the person’s lungs have been infected by the Monkey Smallpox virus, we would want to take steps to prevent the infection from causing lasting damage. If the infection is treated in time, the person’s lungs are likely to recover completely.
Help Reduce the Severity of Breathing Problems
If the infection has caused lasting damage to the person’s lungs, the person’s breathing will likely be compromised. If the person’s breathing is compromised, the person will need to be treated in a facility that can provide the support that they need to breathe. If the person has already been treated for the infection, the person’s breathing problems are likely to resolve over time as the person recovers. However, if the person has not been treated for the infection, their breathing problems are likely to persist and worsen over time. If the person’s breathing problems become critical, the person’s life will likely be in danger. Critical breathing problems are generally treated with a device called a respirator. Respirators are devices that can be used to support breathing without the assistance of the person’s lungs. They can be used to support breathing for hours, days, or even weeks at a time.
Help Maintain Nutrition and Fight-off Illness
If a person’s infection is treated in time, the infection is likely to resolve without any lasting complications. However, the person is still likely to suffer from a weakened immune system, which renders the person more vulnerable to infection. If the person’s infection has been treated in time, they are likely to recover completely. However, they are also likely to be more vulnerable to serious illness while they are recovering. Therefore, it is important to monitor the person’s health while they are recovering. It is also important to try to prevent new infections. If the person is eating a healthy diet, the person’s immune system is likely to be strong enough to fight off any serious infections that might arise.
