Is smallpox long term or short term?

Smallpox is an acute, contagious infectious disease caused by the variola virus. Symptoms typically appear 10–14 days after infection, and commonly include fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. A rash then develops, starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. The rash typically lasts for 2–3 weeks and leaves scars. Smallpox can be fatal, with a mortality rate of up to 30%.

Smallpox is considered a long-term disease because it can cause complications and long-term effects, such as scarring, blindness, and pneumonia.