Viral Infection

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FAQs

Q: I was diagnosed with shingles Am I contagious? A: Shingles, or herpes zoster, is an internal reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It occurs in persons who have already had chickenpox. Unlike chickenpox which is spread by a respiratory route, herpes zoster can be spread by direct contact with an affected area. It is impossible to "catch" shingles from someone, but a person who has never had chickenpox can develop it by coming into contact with a person afflicted with shingles
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