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There is no proven treatment for smallpox but research to evaluate new antiviral agents is ongoing. Patients with smallpox can benefit from non-specific supportive therapy as needed (intravenous fluids, medicine to control fever or pain, etc) and antibiotics for any secondary bacterial infections that occur.
