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A ten year old boy had chicken pox. He i...

A ten year old boy had chicken pox. He is not expected to have the same disease for the rest of his life. Why?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Chicken Pox**: Chicken pox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. When a person is infected, their immune system responds to the virus. 2. **Immune Response Activation**: Upon infection, the boy's immune system becomes active. It recognizes the varicella zoster virus as a foreign pathogen. 3. **Production of Antibodies**: The immune system generates specific antibodies against the chicken pox virus. These antibodies are proteins that help neutralize the virus. ...
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