Which of the following infectious diseases is the most likely biological terrorism agent?
A) Smallpox
B) Measles
C) Influenza
D) SARS

Question

Which of the following infectious diseases is the most likely biological terrorism agent?​
A) ​Smallpox
B) ​Measles
C) ​Influenza
D) ​SARS

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Smallpox has been identified as a potential biological terrorism agent due to its high mortality rate, transmissibility, and history of intentional release by government agencies in the past. Measles, influenza, and SARS are all highly infectious and could potentially be used as biological weapons, but they are less likely to be used in terrorism due to lower mortality rates and less efficient transmission.

Which of the Following Infectious Diseases Is the Most Likely