Question

Chickenpox is caused by

• A. Adenovirus
• B. Varicella virus
• C. SV-40 virus
• D. Bacteriophage T-2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Varicella virus

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox (varicella) is a common illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. The first symptoms of chickenpox often are a fever, a headache, and a sore throat. The chickenpox rash usually appears about 1 or 2 days after the first symptoms start.