1). Is swine pox contagious to humans? Swinepox virus (SwPV), a member of the family Poxviridae, is the cause of a highly contagious, self- limiting, cutaneous disease characterized by generalized pustular lesions in swine. SwPV is not a zoonotic virus and does not pose a threat to human populations. 2). How is swine pox transmitted? … Continue reading FAQ ON SWINE POX