What was the disease Moriarty used?

In the new Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Moriarty uses a deadly disease on Irene Adler which caused near-instant death.

What was this disease?
And why didn't Moriarty use it on Watson and his wife during the murder attempt?

I realize that the last question can be chalked up to just a plot device, but I don't know if I missed a reason why he never used it again.

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Best Answer

If I remember correctly he stated, to Sherlock, that it was a strain of tuberculosis.

As far as I can determine, he killed off the girl rather directly because she was a major loose end in his plans. He sent the “assassins” to kill the Watsons to A. Distract Sherlock, and B. To state that they weren't safe, no matter what.

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Is Moriarty a woman?

It is originally assumed that Moriarty is a man, due in part to her getting a man to speak on the phone for her. It is later revealed that Moriarty is the woman whom Holmes knew as Irene Adler.

Is Sherlock in love with Irene Adler?

Benedict Cumberbatch says that his character fell for the charms of Irene Adler. Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that his character Sherlock fell in love with Irene Adler in 'A Scandal in Belgravia'.

What happens to Moriarty in Elementary?

Season SevenMoriarty apparently dies from unknown causes, though Holmes believes she's faking her death.

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