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Recovery from chicken pox
I showed signs of chicken pox last Thursday and since then I have been in complete isolation. Now all my spots have dried up and shed off and it's the 9th day today. When can I return back to work after having chicken pox and how to know that I have fully recovered from the disease. I have a 3 year old daughter so do not want to spread this to her or other members in the family.
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Take antiviral drugs. Not antibiotics..and please stay 21 days isolation
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Generally the virus spreads through respiratory droplets...3 days prior rash to last day of ur crests. ..which lasts for 14 to 21 days post fever...
u can vaccinate ur household contacts instead of long isolation, who did not get chicken pox earlier...within 5 days of contact with u
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
In chiken pox infection treatment is neccessary, you need proper antibiotic treatment. Recovery will be confirmed after seeing your blisters.
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