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Yes, you can get chickenpox after having measles. Although both are viral Infectious Diseases that cause rashes, they are caused by different viruses, and a history of one doesn't give immunity to the other.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, those are two different diseases. You can not get measles again but you can get chicken pox.
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∙ 10y agoYes you can! Chickenpox and measles are two different pathogens. In fact if you get chickenpox, you are at risk for getting shingles later in life.
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∙ 10y agoMeasles and chickenpox are caused by different viruses and are different illnesses. Measles can't cause chickenpox.
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∙ 9y agoA history of measles does not protect against chickenpox. You can get chickenpox even if you had measles before.
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∙ 6y agoYes if you have not been vaccinated you certainly can - you can get them both together if you're really unlucky!
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Is there a test to find out if a person has had measles chickenpox or German measles?
Yes, you can get a blood test to check your titer (immunity level) for measles, chickenpox, and rubella (German measles).
What are the natures of chickenpox flu HIV measles and mumps?
Chickenpox, flu, HIV, measles, and mumps are all viral infectious diseases.
Correct this sentence What if your teacher Mr. toscano hasn't had the measles the mumps or the chickenpox?
What if your teacher, Mr. Toscano, has never had measles, mumps, or chickenpox?
Can you get chickenpox and measles at the same time?
The virus of chicken pox and measles are different
Can you have chickenpox and German measles at same time?
This is just possible theoretically. But it should be very rare in practice to have such patient.
What kind of disease are Hiv measles chickenpox common cold herpes and mononucleosis?
HIV, measles, chickenpox, the common cold, herpes, and mononucleosis are all viral infectious diseases.
Are chickenpox and measles related?
Measles and chicken pox are two completely different viruses. Symptoms of measles include sore throat, cough, a fever, and a rash inside the mouth.
He presence of a diffuse maculopapular rash and Koplik spots are characteristic of which of the following diseases?
It's measles.
What is water-elf disease?
It's believed to have been either chickenpox or measles
What are the old world?
smallpox, measles, chickenpox, influenza, malaria and yellow fever
Which is the trusted brand for chickenpox vaccine?
In the US, there are two brands of FDA-approved vaccine that contain chickenpox. Varivax vaccinates against chickenpox only, and Proquad vaccinates against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella.
What are The Old World Pathogens?
smallpox, measles, chickenpox, influenza, malaria and yellow fever
