Should the US and Russia destroy their stocks of smallpox virus?
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Smallpox was eradicated in 1980, but the virus still exists in WHO controlled depositories. <b>Edward Hammond </b>maintains that stocks should be destroyed to prevent the disease re-emerging, but <b>John Agwunobi </b>insists further research is essential for global security
Medical subject headings
- Biological Specimen Banks
- Variola virus
- Virology