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Chickenpox(Varicella) Blood Test

2018-03-22 07:59:36
Hi, I do not remember, in past i got chickenpox or get immunised by vaccination. Questions: 1). Is chickenpox life threatening disease? Dead can be possible? 2). How would i know, i am immune or not? For chickenpox virus. Please suggest some blood test. Thank you!
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HELLO,As SUCH NOT DANGEROUS. BUT IN A IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT IT COULD BE. ACYCLOVIR 800SIX TIME AFTER FOOD TO BE GIVEN FOR SEVEN DAYS. APPLY ACYCLOVIR CREAM LOCALLY.TAB ATREX 25 ONE AT NIGHT FOR ITCHING. IT'S A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE. CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN MD FOR TEST N VACCINE.OK.

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Chicken pox can be life threatening only if u r immunocompramised. U can consult with a physician and get vaccinated

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