Multiple choice

What is the incubation period for a person affected with small pox?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 30 days

  4. None of these

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Explanation

Smallpox has an incubation period of approximately 14 days (range 7-17 days). This extended period reflects the systemic nature of variola virus infection, which requires time to spread from initial infection sites to produce characteristic symptoms.