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My sister daughter hasn't had chicken pox yet! she is so far ten and has some itchy spots on her legs and shoulders once! does it count as chicken pox?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Children ; Vaccines: Most children in the uk are vaccinated against the chicken pox. Are you sure she has not already been vaccinated?

Answered 4/1/2014

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Maybe,maybe not: The average cpx case has >200 spots that come out in waves over a 6-7 day period.They often start around the neck but soon end up anywhere. Some have oral and genital lesions. The lesions go from small to larger ruptured blister in less than a day. There are other agents that cause blistering lesions, so only a look by someone knowledgeable about the illness would be sure.

Answered 4/1/2014

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