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Chicken pox

2017-02-22 11:58:49
I have met with chicken pox 2 days ago(20FEB).I am using ACICLOVIR 400 tabs.How many days it will take to cure it and how many days the shingles take to disapear totally?
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hi. chickenpox may be cure in few weeks. with viral medicines. clean body with antiseptic solution once a day. after cleaning apply cream acivir twice a day on affected area.

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