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Chickenpox(Varicella) Blood Test
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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Dr. Tanusha T R
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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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