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Do I Have Chicken Pox ?
I am having fever and cold... Do i have chicken pox Hi.. I am a software engineer.. Recently one of my colleague has been infected by chicken pox. I am having mild fever and cold. I have never had chicken pox in the past.. Do I have chicken pox. how can i prevent it??
Mon, 18 Jan 2010
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Radhika Jaiswal's
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Hi.. Chicken pox is a viral infection. It spreads through contact and air borne droplets shed through the crust of the infected lesion.
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shri's
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You could be having an infection. It is better to consult a doctor to know if you have an this infection
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mohdyusof's
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The spread of chicken pox can be prevented either by avoiding physical contact with the infected person or through vaccination.
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shreya's
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Good health diet, avoiding alcohol can help in increasing the immunity and help in prevention of infection.
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