Question

Reema is suffering from chikenpox, her best friend Seema is afraid to visit her but could call her every day and update about the work happening in school

a) What causes chickenpox?
b) What is the mode of transmission of that pathogen?
c) Name one more disease caused by the same pathogen?​

Answer 1

a)chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is a highly contagious disease.

b)Most cases occur through contact with an infected person. The virus is contagious to those around you for one to two days before your blisters appear. VZV remains contagious until all blisters have crusted over.By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).

By saliva (kissing or shared drinks).

By skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs).

By touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob).

By mother to baby by pregnancy,  labour, or nursing.

c)it causes neurological disease also.