Human Health And Disease Question 203
Question: ‘Chicken pox’ is caused by
[CBSE PMT 1992]
Options:
A) Adeno virus
B) Varicella virus
C) SV-40 virus
D) Bacteriophage T-2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
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.
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