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Is smallpox still a threat? - EurekAlert


According to a new report, smallpox could return through an accidental “leak,” or even through an act of terrorism. It also states that preparing for the return of smallpox is key to preventing the spread of other diseases caused by viruses within the same family, like the mpox virus, which became a global outbreak in 2022 and continues to be a health concern.

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