alastrim

n.[医]亚天花,类天花

also known as greave, it is a highly infectious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by a rash of purple or black spots on the skin and a high fever, often leading to death.

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1. Alastrim, also called greave, is a dangerous viral disease that can spread rapidly among populations with low immunity.

2. In the 19th century, alastrim was responsible for numerous deaths in overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions.