[Josephine]

YOUNG ADULT WITH VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (VZV)

INFECTIOUS AGENT: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)

RESERVOIR: Humans are known to be the only reservoir

PORTAL OF EXIT: Droplets, Blister Pus

MODES OF TRANSMISSION: Direct Contact with secretions from infected patients with VZV or inhalation of aerosolized respiratory droplets

PORTAL OF ENTRY: Respiratory Tract, Eyes, Nose, Mouth

SUSCEPTIBLE HOST: Unvaccinated, Those who have not had Varicella-Zoster Virus