Cuban Itch (Noun)
Meaning
A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Cuban itch was a rarely fatal illness but still caused widespread discomfort among infected populations.
- Cuban itch symptoms included mild fever, headache, and a distinguishing rash, but were generally less severe than those of smallpox.
- As a less virulent form of smallpox, Cuban itch caused concern, but ultimately led to the development of more effective vaccination methods.
- Historical records suggest that Cuban itch outbreaks subsided rapidly once vaccination campaigns reached affected areas.
- Public health officials struggled to differentiate between Cuban itch and ordinary smallpox, which in some cases hindered prompt treatment of outbreaks.
Synonyms
- Pseudovariola
- Milk Pox
- White Pox
- Kaffir Pox
- Variola Minor
- Alastrim
- West Indian Smallpox
- Pseudosmallpox