Smallpox

Question

Smallpox
A) has occurred in a few countries since 1977.
B) has little potential as a weapon of bioterrorism.
C) has not occurred anywhere in the word since 1977.
D) very seldom kills people, but does scar them.
E) is an emerging infectious disease.

Accepted Answer

Smallpox has not occurred anywhere in the world since 1977, as it was eradicated through a global vaccination campaign. While there is concern about the potential use of smallpox as a bioterrorism weapon, the virus is not currently considered an emerging infectious disease. It can cause severe illness and death and also leaves distinctive scars on the skin of survivors.