Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by

Herpes simplex

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Varicella

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Herpes zoster

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Echovirus

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Solution

The correct option is A Varicella
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease, caused primarily by primary infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV). Itchy and red blisters are formed all over the body. Fever, headache, and loss of appetite are the major symptoms.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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