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14254

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This image depicts what had been the initial vaccination site in the case of the patient whose right hand was depicted in PHIL 14253. This was a case of progressive vaccinia, also known as vaccinia necrosum, and despite intensive treatment, this patient died, and was found to have a deficiency in her cellular immunity mechanism.

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CDC/ Dr. Clement R. Boughton of Sydney, Australia

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