GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

Detailed explanation-2: -Varicella Pathogenesis It replicates at the site of entry in the nasopharynx and in regional lymph nodes. A primary viremia occurs 4 to 6 days after infection and disseminates the virus to other organs, such as the liver, spleen, and sensory ganglia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The virus spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has chickenpox. A person with chickenpox is considered contagious beginning 1 to 2 days before rash onset until all the chickenpox lesions have crusted (scabbed). Vaccinated people who get chickenpox may develop lesions that do not crust.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chickenpox has nothing to do with chickens. Chickenpox got its nickname because the blisters look like chick peas. Chickenpox can be spread very easily from person to person. It is spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, or even talking.