Smallpox is characterized by a distinct rash that progresses through several stages, affecting specific parts of the body.
According to descriptions, the rash typically begins on the face, arms, and legs before spreading to the torso, hands, and feet.
Stages of the Smallpox Rash
The appearance of the rash changes over a day or two:
- Initial Stage: Many of the spots that appear on the skin turn into small blisters filled with clear fluid.
- Later Stage: These blisters then fill with pus, developing into sores called pustules.
The appearance evolves from raised spots, to clear fluid-filled blisters, and finally to characteristic pus-filled pustules, often leaving pitted scars upon healing.
