The Smallpox virus was the scourge of the human race for an extremely long time...and while the history of it is a painful and tragic one, the story ends as one of the great triumphs of modern medicine, completely eradicating the virus other than a few frozen petri dishes around the world.
Check out the history of Smallpox, one of the most deadly viruses in history, yet also one of medicines greatest achievements. (viewer and reader discretion advised)
http://sciencenordic.com/epidemic-was-wiped-out
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