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Chapter 24, Problem 2SA
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The places in the world where the samples for small pox viruses could be found.

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Small pox is a deadly and contagious disease which is caused by Variola virus. Variola virus is a deadly virus which is extremely contagious. However, the disease is now completely eradicated.

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