Question

Is smallpox a communicable disease

Answer 1

Yes, smallpox is a communicable disease. It is caused by the variola virus and spreads from person to person primarily through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids or skin of an infected individual, as well as through contaminated objects, such as bedding or clothing. Smallpox was eradicated in 1980 following a successful worldwide vaccination campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO), making it the first disease to be eradicated by human effort. Because smallpox no longer exists in the natural world, there is no current risk of transmission.