Can adults catch chickenpox? Is the chance high?

　　Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. In general, adults can also be infected with chickenpox. If an adult has not received the vaccine or never had chickenpox, the risk of infection might be higher. If an adult has been vaccinated or previously contracted chickenpox, the risk of infection may be lower. If any abnormalities occur, timely medical attention is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

　　Chickenpox is mainly transmitted through direct contact with the skin lesion fluid of an infected person or via respiratory droplets. It is highly contagious and can rapidly spread among people, and adults also have the possibility of being infected. Particularly adults who have not been vaccinated against chickenpox nor had the disease lack immunity to the varicella virus, and thus face a very high risk of infection upon exposure to the virus.

　　If an adult has previously had chickenpox or has been vaccinated, the body has developed corresponding antibodies, which greatly reduce the risk of infection.

　　To reduce the risk of infection, it is recommended that adults who have never had chickenpox get vaccinated in a timely manner and pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and avoiding sharing items with patients, effectively reducing the chance of infection.