1E73 Vaccinia

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A poxvirus which was formerly used to protect against smallpox. Its use as a vaccine can be complicated by a generalised rash secondary to viraemia, accidental infection of other sites or other individuals, progressive infection at the site of vaccination or, rarely, encephalomyelitis and myopericarditis.

synonyms

• Vaccinia

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