This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Herpesviruses, Subject name: Microbiology
Varicella zoster virus belongs to which family of DNA viruses - 
Select and explain. 
A. Poxviridae, B. Herpesviridae, C. Adenoviridae, D. Papovaviridae
B: Herpesviridae
Answer: B: Herpesviridae 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Herpesviridae DNA virusesPoxviridae :-Variola, vaccinia, cowpox, monkeypox, tanapox, mofluscum contagiosumHerpesviridae :- HSV-1, HSV-2, varicella-zoster, EBV, CMV. HTLV-1, RK-virusAdenoviride :- AdenovirusParvoviridae :-Parvovirus, Adenosatello virus, DensovirusPapovaviridae :-Papilloma virus (HPV), PotyomavirusHepadnaviridae :-Hepatitis-B vims