Can Smallpox Be Passed On?
Can Smallpox Be Passed On? Smallpox spreads from contact with infected persons. Generally, direct and fairly prolonged face-to-face contact is required to spread smallpox from one person to another. Smallpox also can be spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated objects such as bedding or clothing. Is smallpox immunity genetic? 17, 2003