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Hi , My self is rajesh height approx 5ft 6 inch weight approx 79kg having chicken pox , it was started from 6th july 2011 .. want to know what precautions i should take ? I am having 8th month of baby in house .. what precaution we an provide to him?
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u need to take antiviral drug -acyclovir or valacyclovir
it is viral infection and has varying severity
better to consult dermatologist keep distant from the baby for the 10 days as there is chance of infection is there
taking medicine is very important for u
else u need to apply antibiotic cream or calamine lotion depend upon the lesion .
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What Precautions To Take In Chicken Pox ?
hi u need to take antiviral drug -acyclovir or valacyclovir it is viral infection and has varying severity better to consult dermatologist keep distant from the baby for the 10 days as there is chance of infection is there taking medicine is very important for u else u need to apply antibiotic cream or calamine lotion depend upon the lesion .