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  • 20 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried because my roommate just caught chicken pox while riding the metro, and I'm trying everything to not catch it too. I'm staying away from him and keeping his things separate. But since we're sharing the same room, is there still a chance I could end up getting infected?

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Yes ,isolation is advised to the patient.

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