Which among the following is a viral disease?

Chicken pox

The correct answer is Option (1) - Chicken pox

Among the following options, the viral disease is: Chicken pox

Explanation: Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It primarily affects children and is characterized by the development of a red, itchy rash that progresses to fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox is transmitted through respiratory droplets or direct contact with the rash of an infected person. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate later in life to cause shingles, another painful skin rash condition.

Here's a brief explanation of the other options:

• Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. TB is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Whooping cough is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It causes severe coughing spells followed by a "whooping" sound as the person breathes in. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is transmitted through respiratory droplets.
• Malaria: Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It leads to symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness.