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Smallpox

Disease

Sole human pathogen

No known non-human animal reservoir

Transmitted by respiratory route (largely

airborne droplets)

Rare, but notable occurrences of airborne transmission in

some hospitals

Transmitted by percutaneous exposure

Fomites – rare cause of transmission

Not foodborne or waterborne