The causative agent of chicken pox is _________ virus.

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Explanation :
Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is a viral disease that is caused by varicella-zoster virus.
This virus causes itchy rashes on the skin with small fluid filled blisters.
This bacterium spreads directly by touching the blisters, saliva of the infected person,etc.
Final Answer: The causative agent of chicken pox is varicella-zoster virus virus.

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