Question 138 · LEK · Chickenpox
Within what time in the period of infectivity will an immunocompetent child display chickenpox signs after contacting an infectious patient (with chickenpox)?
- A. 3 days.
- B. 5 days.
- C. 7 days.
- D. 15 days.
- E. 25 days.
Hint
Recall the incubation period of varicella, which is relatively long compared with many respiratory viral infections.
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