Transmission patterns of smallpox: systematic review of natural outbreaks in Europe and North America since World War II

• Main Authors: Boer Rob (Author), Morton Sally C (Author), Stoto Michael A (Author), Bhatnagar Vibha (Author), Bozzette Samuel A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Because smallpox (variola major) may be used as a biological weapon, we reviewed outbreaks in post-World War II Europe and North America in order to understand smallpox transmission patterns.</p> <p>Methods</p> <...