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Why do adults and older children get sicker than younger children with chickenpox?

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Chicken pox: Younger child may still have the passive immunity which is no longer present in older chidren or adult.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Good question !!: The viral infection is systemic and adults for some reason are more susceptible to brain and lung involvement.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/31/2016

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