All of the following are true about varicella Except
High-Yield Explanation
- Period of communicability is 1 to 2 days before the appearance of rash and 4 to 5 days thereafter.- Incubation period 14-16 days (10-21)- The second attack rate in household contacts approaches 90%- In 10-30% may reactivate resulting in herpes zosterPark 23e pg: 144