Which of the following infectious diseases is so contagious in its early stages that an exposed person who is not immune to the virus has a 70% to 80% chance of contracting the disease?
A) Varicella
B) Meningitis
C) Hepatitis
D) All of the above

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Chickenpox is caused by a member of the herpes virus group and is transmitted by direct or indirect droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person. The disease is so contagious in its early stages that an exposed person who is not immune to the virus has a 70% to 80% chance of contracting the disease.

Which of the Following Infectious Diseases Is So Contagious in Its