Why is Chick Pox dangerous for adults?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the dangers of chickenpox for adults, exploring potential complications and the relationship between chickenpox and infertility. Participants express various viewpoints and questions regarding the severity of the disease in adults compared to children.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that chickenpox may lead to infertility to some extent.
  • Others question the logic behind the idea that infertility could make one less vulnerable to chickenpox or other childhood diseases.
  • One participant notes that there is no published link between chickenpox and infertility, highlighting Varicella pneumonia as a complication that occurs more frequently in adults.
  • A participant expresses frustration over the perceived lack of effort in researching the topic before asking for help.
  • Another participant claims to have researched the topic but found no relevant information.
  • There is uncertainty regarding why the infection might be more severe in adults than in children.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relationship between chickenpox and infertility, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the reasons for increased severity of the infection in adults.

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i think probably it leads to infertility to some extent.
 


Lasalle said:
i think probably it leads to infertility to some extent.

Maybe... and if it is, it just leads to another question:why does being infertile make you less vulnerable to Chicken pox? or any other kids disease.
 


Have you tried researching this on your own? One reason you have not received much help is because the answer to your question is easily found on the net. Coming here with a question like this that obviously indicates zero work on your part will not garner many responses.
 


D H said:
Have you tried researching this on your own? One reason you have not received much help is because the answer to your question is easily found on the net. Coming here with a question like this that obviously indicates zero work on your part will not garner many responses.

I did, and I haven't found anything...
 
There is no published link between chickpox and infertility. A complication of chickpox is Varicella pneumonia, which occurs more often in adults than children. I'm not sure why the infection would be more severe in adults.
 

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