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No i didn't take any medication as i went to the dr to late blisters have gone i only have scabs can i go to work or will someone still catch chicken ?
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Varicella : It sounds as if you are describing a recent infection with varicella, commonly known as chickenpox. The general recommendation for return to work or school is that one should wait until all blistered are scanned and dry (at which time they are no longer considered contagious).
Answered 2/1/2015
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