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Chicken pox

2018-04-20 01:06:52
I met my friend for half an hour she was suffering from chicken pox since 4 to 5 days I didnt touch her. I just talk to her at a certain distance. Will I get the infection?
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High possibility...... Do direct online consultation  by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-04-20 03:11:02

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