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Chickenpox

2018-01-22 15:36:48
I had shingles when i was 18. At 27 now, i have been infected with chickenpox. Couuld it be that i have had chickenpox twice? Since one should get chickenpox first before contracting shingles
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Sometimes in rare cases chickenpox can happen twice. Although this phenomena is rare it is not impossible. I hope this was helpful. Take care.

Answered2018-01-23 15:16:45

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