Overview
Chicken pox is a communicable disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. It majorly affects children and causes itchy rashes on the skin. The disease is contagious to the ones who have not been vaccinated or haven’t had it even once. The incubation period of the virus is 10 to 21 days. The infection that spreads is similar to flu and cold. The diagnosis can be performed if the early signs and symptoms are carefully observed.