NEET BIOLOGY

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BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

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Chicken pox is a virus that causes an itchy rash but typically does not have any major or lasting effects on an infected person. Before 1995, chicken pox parties were popular. In a chicken pox party, healthy children were brought around children who were ill with chickenpox so that they would be exposed to the virus and their immune system would learn to fight it. A vaccine for chickenpox was developed in 1995, and chicken pox parties are now rare. Which statement best summarizes this information?
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Advances in society affect technology.
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Advances in society affect science.
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Advances in science affect technology.
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Advances in technology affect society.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash among other symptoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chickenpox is an infection that causes a skin rash. The disease is caused by a germ called varicella-zoster virus. (Chickenpox itself is also called varicella-zoster.) Most people will get the virus when they’re young if they haven’t had a chickenpox vaccine.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Chickenpox? Chickenpox often starts without the classic rash, with a fever, headache, sore throat, or stomachache. These symptoms may last for a few days, with the fever in the 101°–102°F (38.3°–38.8°C) range. The red, itchy skin rash usually starts on the belly or back and face.

Detailed explanation-4: -Getting chicken pox as a child is actually quite a good thing! This is because it makes you produce special tags called antibodies that help your body target the virus and reduce your chances of getting infected as an adult. However, in rare cases adults do get chickenpox and it can be life threatening.

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