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If you had chickenpox, it's possible for your bumps to get a secondary infection. In other words, you could have a bacterial infection of the chickenpox sores.

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How big are chickenpox bumps?

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Where on the body do you find chickenpox?

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What happens to someone socially when they get chickenpox?

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How does chickenpox affect your skin?

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Is chickenpox contagious after they're dry?

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Can you get chickenpox if you are immune?

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Can chickenpox be in the ear canal?

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