A Pox Infection

Question

A pox infection
A) is always caused by herpes varicella-zoster.
B) occurs only in humans.
C) is a skin lesion.
D) is communicable but never contagious.

Accepted Answer

A pox infection refers to a group of viral infections that cause skin lesions (pox). It includes diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and monkeypox. It is not always caused by herpes varicella-zoster, which is only responsible for chickenpox and shingles. Pox infections are communicable and can be contagious, depending on the specific disease.