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I touched hands of  a person with chickenpox one day before he got spots.Do I have chances of getting chickenpox if I have never had it before?
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you could. but this is not enough reason to start treatment in advance. if you develop lesions in the next week to 10 days then consult with me with images I shall advice further course of management. hope this is helpful .
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