Can we drink milk in small pox? A Guide to Nutrition During Viral Rash Illnesses
                                
                                
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                                Smallpox, caused by the variola virus, was officially eradicated globally in 1980, so a person today will not contract this illness. This means the question, "Can we drink milk in small pox?", is based on a common and understandable misconception, as the query likely refers to chickenpox, a different viral infection.