Which among the following is a viral disease? |
Chicken pox Tuberculosis Whooping Cough Malaria |
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:
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