Recognizing Biological Agents as WMDs

Agent: Smallpox (Virus)

Most likely means of dissemination: As an aerosol

Primary route of entry: Inhalation

General signs and symptoms: High fever, extreme lethargy, severe headache, severe backache, severe abdominal pain, with a rash that starts as red bumps but quickly develops into small, itchy blisters.
 
 
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