[Smallpox, vaccine prevention and the bioterrorism threat].
With the international threat of bioterrorism, smallpox is again a matter of intense debate. The authors review this disease and raise considerations on the exploitation of the etiologic agent as a biological weapon. Also bring to discussion the available efforts to produce and develop vaccines against the disease.
Levi
Guido Carlos
GC
Serviço de Moléstias Infecciosas Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de Sáo Paulo, Brasil. gclevi@uol.com.br
Kallás
Esper Georges
EG
D001694:Biological Warfare; D023482:Bioterrorism; D006801:Humans; D012899:Smallpox / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine
D012900:Smallpox Vaccine