Answer to Question #245780 in Microbiology for Modulus

Question

Give an account of the transmission, prevention and control of any virus disease

Answer 1

Chickenpox

A highly infectious disease that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causing an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin.

Mode of transmission

By airborne respiratory droplets

By saliva

By skin-to-skin contact

By touching a contaminated surface

By mother to baby by pregnancy, labor, or nursing.

Prevention and Control

The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. Everyone should get two doses of chickenpox vaccine if they have never had chickenpox or were never vaccinated.