A 32-year-old member asked:
can chicken pox three times?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Rare if ever: If you had true cpx after a year of age you likely have lifelong immunity.People with immune defects or after a bone marrow transplant may be susceptible.Some kids having it under 6mo may be only partially protected, but there are few available to confirm this.Many blister producing illnesses are mislabeled as cpx, so many assume they have it again when misdiagnosed.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can you get chicken pox from kissing?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Yes: In the early phase of chickenpox, prior to any blisters, the virus appears in the oral secretions of infected patients. Sharing those secretions could transfer the virus to a susceptible person.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
How does a person get chicken pox?
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Dr. Arthur Lavin answered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
By catching it: Chickenpox is caused by having a first time infection with a particular virus, the chickenpox or varicella-zoster virus. It is caught by touch and breath.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How long does it take to recover from chicken pox?
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Last: It can last for 21 days.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What're the chances of not getting chicken pox when close to someone with chickenpox?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
High attack rate: The attack & acquisition rate for chickenpox approached 100% for susceptible people who spend any time in the same room with an active case. If you had CP in the past your risk approaches zero.Those who had one dose of the vaccine at least 3 wks before exposure have ~15% risk, 2 doses ~5%.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Should I go to doctors, I believe I have the chicken pox?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Call first: Call first so that you can be isolated when you arrive.
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