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Bioterrorism - Agents of Concern

Smallpox

Close-up of smallpox pustules found on the thigh of a patient during the sixth day of the rash. Smallpox EM
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CDC "Evaluating Patients for Smallpox" Poster (One page version) (PDF, 1.2 MB)
CDC "Evaluating Patients for Smallpox" Poster (Printable Version Page 1) (PDF, 2.09 MB)
CDC "Evaluating Patients for Smallpox" Poster (Printable Version Page 2) (PDF, 2.17 MB)

If a sample cannot be ruled out for smallpox by referencing the "Evaluating Patients for Smallpox" poster, or if there is a suspected adverse reaction to a smallpox vaccination, please contact the Epidemiology Section of DHHS to make arrangements for testing at the N.C. State Lab of Public Health.

View NCSLPH Collection Policy for Smallpox (PDF, 8 KB)
View NCSLPH Shipping Guidelines for Smallpox (PDF, 15 KB)

Printer Version (PDF, 422 KB)

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Last Modified: March 12, 2013 11:51 AM