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Chickenpox

2018-04-23 13:13:18
Sir I have chickenpox it was started on Saturday that means pimples appeared on the body I started taking the medicineHERPIKIND mg800 from that onwards on Friday I have a trip to Coimbatore I need to know whether it will affect others
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Yes..It is infective.. Contagious..For details.... Do direct online consultation  by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-04-24 00:39:12

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