Is chickenpox contagious?

Chickenpox is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. Winter and spring are the most common seasons for chickenpox, and it is most prevalent in children. Chickenpox patients are the main source of infection. They can be transmitted through the blister fluid of chickenpox herpes, respiratory droplets, and contact with utensils and clothing contaminated with chickenpox virus. The infectious period of chickenpox is generally two days before the rash occurs until one week after the rash occurs. The dry scab rash is not infectious. Therefore, chickenpox patients should pay attention to isolation, personal items pay attention to disinfection. The environment is ventilated and ventilated, and the clothes are changed frequently to keep the skin clean.