Difference between smallpox and chickenpox

The difference between smallpox and chickenpox is as follows: 1. The virus caused by smallpox is different. Smallpox virus is caused by inhalation of droplets or direct contact; chickenpox is caused by varicella-herpes zoster virus infection through respiratory tract or contact. 2. Different symptoms are manifested. After smallpox, the body temperature will rise sharply, accompanied by headache, fatigue, limb soreness, etc., and then show macula, papules, herpes, pustules, showing centrifugal distribution. After the onset of chickenpox, it will show macules, papules and chickenpox on the skin, which are distributed concentrically. At the same time, it can be accompanied by upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, headache and sore throat.