Progressive Vaccinia (Noun)
Meaning
A severe or even fatal form of vaccinia that occurs mainly in persons with an immunological deficiency; characterized by progressive enlargement of the initial lesion.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's immunocompromised state made him susceptible to progressive vaccinia, a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of the smallpox vaccine.
- The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were consistent with progressive vaccinia, a rare but serious condition that can occur in people with weakened immune systems.
- Progressive vaccinia is a rare but serious complication of smallpox vaccination that can occur in people with immunological deficiencies, such as those with HIV/AIDS or cancer.
- The researchers studied the cases of patients who developed progressive vaccinia after receiving the smallpox vaccine, in order to better understand the underlying causes of the condition.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that individuals with weakened immune systems may be at risk for developing progressive vaccinia after receiving the smallpox vaccine.