Wednesday, November 18, 2009

What is the scientific name of the agent or pathogen that causes the disease Chicken pox?

what is the scientific name of the agent or pathogen that causes the disease Chicken pox?

What is the scientific name of the agent or pathogen that causes the disease Chicken pox?
It's called varicella zoster, also the same causative agent for shingles.
Reply:It is called the varicella zoster virus. And it is extremely contagious, although they do have a vaccine for it now.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox
Reply:varicella zoster virus

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