Posted: October 19th, 2017

Which statement describes the contagious stage of varicella?

Which statement describes the contagious stage of varicella?

A. The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until the appearance of vesicles.
B. The contagious stage lasts during the vesicular and crusting stages of the lesions.
C. The contagious stage is from the onset of the rash until the rash disappears.
D. The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until all the lesions are crusted.