1. Chickenpox is caused by Varicella zoster virus.
True
False

2. Only about 50 percent of Americans get chickenpox by adulthood.
True
False

3. Chickenpox is highly contagious.
True
False

4. The virus spread from person to person by direct contact, or through the air.
True
False

5. The greatest number of cases of chickenpox occur in the fall and early winter.
True
False

6. Chickenpox has a characteristic itchy rash, which then forms blisters that dry and become scabs in 4-5 days.
True
False

7. The average number of lesions during an attack of chickenpox is 300 to 400.
True
False

8. Chickenpox is contagious 1-2 days before the rash appears and until all blisters have formed scabs.
True
False

9. Chickenpox develops within 10-21 days after contact with an infected person.
True
False

10. Varicella vaccine is highly effective in protecting against severe chickenpox.
True
False

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