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Frequently asked questions about Chicken Pox

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Which doctor should I consult if i happen to get chicken pox?
You can see an general physician or an infection speacialist.

Can chicken pox be prevented?
Yes, chicken pox vaccines are available. Vaccination can prevent the onset of the disease.

Can I get chicken pox from touching a person with it?
No, it is spread through the respiratory route.

Are the scabs infectious?
No the scabs are not infectious.


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Posted by:  ZAZAH(Guest)  Posted on: 05/10/2012
My daughter has caught chicken pox and I am in contact with her as well as with my 76 years old father who is receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy and his immunity is very critical. Is there any possibility of me transferring the disease to my father, knowing that he did not get chicken pox ever.



Posted by:  tomjohn(Guest)  Posted on: 02/28/2012
how many days need chickenpox cure? and if i use antibiotic tablet..any chance to come 2nd time?



Posted by:  Sabrena2012(Guest)  Posted on: 02/15/2012
My son is 5 years old and has red spots on the palm of his hands and his whole body itches and I don't know if it is chicken pox or not can someone please let me know. I am 27 weeks pregnant and i don't know what to do



Posted by:  rahuldhedeeksha  Posted on: 01/30/2012
To day my 13 year old son[wt-52 kgs] got chickenpox. Doctor gave medicines like acivir cream,aciclovir tablets[zovirax],cyra-d i.e,pexoclav625,and paracetemol for fever.but my doctor friend suggested not to apply acivircream and aciclovir tablets as they supress the infection and possibility of reoccurence.am i doing any mistake? pls suggest.



Posted by:  dansue(Guest)  Posted on: 08/05/2011
can you get chicken pox twice



Posted by:  jhierons(Guest)  Posted on: 08/06/2010
i have a 2year old grandaughter who is in care and she has had chicken pox three times is this normal


Posted by:  Cheesey23(Guest)  Posted on: 07/30/2011
No it isn't actually. "The average person gets once affection and once treated meaning it only happens once".




Posted by:  barnett(Guest)  Posted on: 07/17/2010
how long can the virus survive out side the human body.



Posted by:  joet45(Guest)  Posted on: 06/19/2010
hi i am 10 years old and i think i have the chicken pox someone please reply i am also adhd an i take vivance and another drug called clonidine i dont have them on the soles of my feet or on the palm of my hands but they are all over my chest,stomch,back and arms they are not on my legs though and i dont know were i got them from cuz my friend dont have them none f my family members do either also they hurt extreamlly bad please please please reply to me i really need some help thanks im in alot of pan the are in the corner of my arm to right behind my elbow and they are starting to spread to my face i jst found out today that i have them they could also be measles but i dont know please tell me somthing i need help my parents dont know what to do and i really need help thanks



Posted by:  kozelle007  Posted on: 05/06/2010
can the rash be easily seen while having fever for young adults?



Posted by:  kozelle007  Posted on: 05/06/2010
one more thing! if a person who has the fever, is within the house (only the fever), can the others prevent acquiring the virus by isolating the said person? say, to another house?
>>>what is the best treatment for those who have this virus?




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