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.
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.
Specialties that treat variola
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in variola
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Dr. Jose Abaroa Ortiz
Dr. Ana Alicia Gandara Garza
Dr. Fluvio Vinicio Robles Ruelas
Dr. Rogelio Pérez Salazar
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.