Which of the Following Infectious Diseases Currently Tops the List

Question

Which of the following infectious diseases currently tops the list of bioterrorist threats?
A) anthrax
B) the plague
C) smallpox
D) botulism
E) cholera

Accepted Answer

Smallpox is the only infectious disease that has been eradicated through vaccination, making it a top bioterrorist threat due to lack of immunity in the population. Anthrax, the plague, botulism, and cholera are all potential bioterrorist threats, but do not have the same level of risk as smallpox.