Chickenpox, Caused by a Herpes Virus, Results in a Systemic

Question

Chickenpox, caused by a herpes virus, results in a systemic papular rash that quickly heals.

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (a type of herpes virus), does result in a systemic papular rash that quickly heals. However, the virus can become reactivated later in life and cause a different condition known as shingles.