Smallpox: The Deadly Bioweapon That Could Return—Are We Prepared?
One of the deadliest diseases to afflict humanity, smallpox, has been responsible for the deaths of millions. Though eradicated in 1980, its dark legacy persists through theories of biological warfare, historical weaponization, and present fears of a possible resurgence. As we unravel the sobering connections between smallpox and bioterrorism, one thing becomes clear: the threat is not a thing of the past.
Smallpox: A Virus in the Making and Its Conspiracy Theories
Because of the very high mortality rate and contagiousness, smallpox has often been suspected to be a form of biological ammunition. Historical evidence does show that this could be not only possible but intentional in certain instances, most specifically in colonial times.