Smallpox etiology

Smallpox etiology

Smallpox has been widely reported as a possible bio-terror weapon.

  • Explain what you  know about the etiology of the disease.
  • Include what you know about the current state of the world’s immunity to smallpox.
  • Discuss how effective (or ineffective) a smallpox weapon might be.
  • Include what kind of defense could be mounted against such an attack.