This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Chicken Pox, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'A case of chicken pox should he isolated for a period of: \nSelect and explain. \nA. 6 days, B. 10 days, C. 12 days, D. 14 days', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans: A (6 days) Ref: Park 22nd edition pg 112Explanation:DiseaseIsolationMeaslesFrom onset of catarrhal stage through 3rd day of rashChicken poxUntil all lesions enisled about 6 days of rashH zoster6 days after onset of rashInfluenza3 days after onsetPolio2 weeks for adult, 6 weeks pediatricsHepatitis3 weeksPertussis4 weeks or until paroxysms ceasesMumpsUntil swelling subsidesTBUntil 3 weeks of effective chemotherapyChicken pox and herpes zoster have same period of isolation i.e. till 6 days of rash.Pertussis and mumps till the major symptom subsides i.e. paroxysmal cough in pertussis and swelling in mumps.', 'role': 'assistant'}]