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Do I Have Chicken Pox ?

I am having fever and cold... Do i have chicken pox Hi.. I am a software engineer.. Recently one of my colleague has been infected by chicken pox. I am having mild fever and cold. I have never had chicken pox in the past.. Do I have chicken pox. how can i prevent it??
Mon, 18 Jan 2010
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If you are having skin redness as well then it would favour. There was an outbreak in our office as well. Do not go in close contact with the infected people. All my friends recovered and it is not a serious condition.
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Radhika Jaiswal's  Response
Hi.. Chicken pox is a viral infection. It spreads through contact and air borne droplets shed through the crust of the infected lesion.
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shri's  Response

You could be having an infection. It is better to consult a doctor to know if you have an this infection
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mohdyusof's  Response

The spread of chicken pox can be prevented either by avoiding physical contact with the infected person or through vaccination.
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shreya's  Response

Good health diet, avoiding alcohol can help in increasing the immunity and help in prevention of infection.
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Do I Have Chicken Pox ?

If you are having skin redness as well then it would favour. There was an outbreak in our office as well. Do not go in close contact with the infected people. All my friends recovered and it is not a serious condition.