The Causative Agent of Chickenpox Is

Question

The causative agent of chickenpox is
A) herpes simplex virus 1.
B) herpes simplex virus 2.
C) varicella-zoster virus.
D) Epstein-Barr virus.
E) HIV.

Accepted Answer

The causative agent of chickenpox is the varicella-zoster virus, which is a member of the Herpesviridae family. It causes a highly contagious infection that results in itchy blisters all over the body.