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Chickenpox in your childhood can lead to oral health problems later in life. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus which caused 4 million people to have the infection before the vaccine was given out in 1995. If you have had chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus can still be present in yuor body and can lead to horrible oral health problems. Lesions, herpes zoster and bone damage are examples of these problems. 1 million americans are affected my herpes zoster and 50% of the cases happenen over the age of 60. I think that this an important study because it helps prepare dentists and doctors for this occurance. Also, the doctors will help people who have this problem.

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