Answer:
The correct option is : A. fomite
Step-by-step explanation:
Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. This disease is characterized by rash on the skin, that later result in the formation of itchy blisters. The blisters are first formed on the face, chest and the back and then spreads to the rest of the body. It last for about five-seven days.
It is a highly contagious airborne disease and thus, can be easily transmitted by cough, sneeze etc.
This disease can also be transmitted by using the same objects as the infected person. Such inanimate objects that when contaminated by the disease causing virus, can spread the disease to other healthy human beings are called fomite.
Therefore, in the given example the blanket is called a fomite.