Chicken pox is produced by

Chickenpox is caused by a virus, specifically the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This virus belongs to the herpesvirus family. It’s highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with the rash of an infected person. Variola virus, associated with smallpox, is not responsible for chickenpox. Streptococcus bacteria cause various infections but not chickenpox. Vibrio cholerae causes cholera, a bacterial infection characterized by severe diarrhea. Understanding the viral nature of chickenpox is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies and treatments against this common childhood illness.