A nurse is presenting information to the county health department about potential bioterrorism threats. Which of the following agents would the nurse discuss in this presentation?

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Smallpox is considered a potential bioterrorism threat due to its high mortality rate, ease of transmission, and the fact that routine vaccination programs have been discontinued, leaving much of the global population susceptible. The other options, while serious public health concerns, are naturally occurring and not typically associated with bioterrorism.

A Nurse Is Presenting Information to the County Health Department