Name the Chickenpox virus.

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (D) Variola Virus
Explanation:
→ Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family.
→ The virus causes itchy red rashes, fever, and blisters on the skin.
→ It is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with lesions.
→ Vaccination against the virus provides effective immunity and prevents severe infections.
Information Booster:
→ Caused by Varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
→ Highly contagious through airborne transmission.
→ Symptoms include fever, rashes, and fluid-filled blisters.
→ Usually a childhood disease, but can affect adults with more severity.
→ Can lead to complications like pneumonia or encephalitis in rare cases.
→ Vaccination is available as Varicella vaccine.
→ Virus remains latent in nerve cells, may reactivate later as shingles.
Additional Information (Other Options):
Option (A) Entamoeba histolytica – Causes amoebiasis, not chickenpox.
Option (B) Vibrio cholerae – Causes cholera, a bacterial disease.
Option (C) Bacillus Typhosus – Causes typhoid fever, not viral infections.