10 Questions
Who developed the first vaccine against Smallpox?
Edward Jenner
What is variolation?
Inhaling powder made from smallpox scabs
What is cross-reactivity in the context of antibodies?
Antibody reacts with structurally similar antigens
Where is the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology (VECTOR Institute) located?
Russia
What did Louis Pasteur develop?
The first attenuated vaccine
Who developed a vaccine against Smallpox?
Edward Jenner
What is variolation?
Inhaling powder made from smallpox scabs
Where is the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology (VECTOR Institute) located?
Russia
What is cross-reactivity in the context of antibodies?
Antibody reaction with structurally similar antigens
What does attenuation involve in the context of vaccines?
Weakening bacteria or viruses through exposure to modifying conditions
Test your knowledge of the history and science of smallpox with this quiz. Explore topics such as variolation, the development of the smallpox vaccine, cross-reactivity, and the eradication of the smallpox virus. See how much you know about this infectious disease and its impact on global health.
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