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For what length of time can the chickenpox virus remain dangerous on surfaces?

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CHICKENPOX: It can be dangerous until crusting develops and then remain inactive in a latent phase to be reactivated as herpes zoster later. It is more dangerous among adults than children.

Answered 8/20/2013

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