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How long does chicken pox last for in the air? how long is the air "infected" for?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Air not infected: Chicken pox is transmitted from someone with the disease sneezing or coughing in your face, or from the liquid inside of the blisters coming into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes. The air is not really infected.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 2/18/2019

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