What Is Chicken Pox?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Transmission
Chicken pox is a very contagious disease, and it is spread from person to person. The disease causes blisters and the fluid from these is especially contagious. The disease is also contagious for a day or two before the blisters arise. It tends to occur more so in children because they tend to stay closer together in groups.
In addition to the blisters’ fluids, the disease can also be spread in other ways. This includes coughing, sneezing, and through the patient’s saliva. The patient will remain contagious until all of their blisters have burst and developed a dry crust over them.
