Which one of the following statements is true about the consequences of biologic terrorism with anthrax and smallpox?
A) Anthrax is not usually spread by person to person contact and so is not a good agent of biological terrorism.
B) Smallpox is globally eradicated and therefore does not present a problem.
C) Most adults are immune to smallpox due to routine immunization.
D) As many as one in five persons who become ill with cutaneous anthrax die and inhalation anthrax can cause death in 3 to 5 days.
Ans: D
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