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Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by either of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The disease is also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera, derived from varius ("spotted") or varus ("pimple"). The disease was originally known in English as the "pox" or "red plague"; the term "smallpox" was first used in Britain in the 15th century to distinguish variola from the "great pox" (syphilis). The last naturally occurring case of smallpox (Variola minor) was diagnosed on 26 October 1977. This is the only virus that has been totally eradicated, but there are samples still left in some government hands. These are called the 'Terror in the Freezer' since many people are no longer vaccinated for this disease. Placing this virus in a weapon form, could wipe out millions of people.
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Identify the potiential biological warfare agent that is a virus?
smallpox
The potential biological warfare agent that is a toxin?
Anthrax. Ricin, bot and SEB
Biological warfare agent that is a virus?
smallpox
What biological warfare agent is a virus?
smallpox
Identify the potentail bilogical warfare agent that is a virus?
One potential biological warfare agent that is a virus is smallpox. It is highly contagious and has the ability to cause severe illness and high mortality rates within populations. Its aerosolized form can potentially be used as a weapon to infect large numbers of people.
What is a bioagent?
A bioagent is a biological agent - a bacterium which can be used as a weapon in biological warfare.
What biological warfare agent is are bacteria?
anthrax tularmia plagues
Primary Purpose of a biological warfare agent?
to disrupt the airbase mission operations
Is Mycotoxins a bilogical warfare agent?
Mycotoxins are a group of toxins produced by molds. While they can cause sickness and cancer, they are not potent enough to be used in biological warfare. Mycotoxins are extremely weak compared to biological warfare agents such as sarin and VX.
In which situation will the mask provide protection?
during chemical or biological warfare agent contamination
In which situation will the gas mask provide protection?
During chemical or biological warfare agent contamination.
What has the author Michael M Simpson written?
Michael M Simpson has written: 'Chemical and biological weapons in the Persian Gulf area' -- subject(s): Chemical warfare, Biological warfare, Persian Gulf War, 1991 'Dioxin and agent orange health effects' -- subject(s): Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin, Agent Orange
