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How Contagious Is Shingles For A Person In Remission From Cancer?

We have some friends coming to visit. One person has come down with shingles. Both my husband and I have had the shingles shot. How contagious would this be to us and what are some preventive measures we could take? My husband is in remission from stage 4 lung cancer, would this be a threat to him?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello ,
I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

Yes it is threat to your husband.

Shingles usually appears on persons having low immunity. If your husband is having stage IV remission, he must be taking the anti cancer drugs. Such drugs causes immunosuppresion.

Shingles is a risk for such a person. I advice you to start with anti shingles drugs like acyclovir for your treatment. It will prevent you from getting infections.

Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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How Contagious Is Shingles For A Person In Remission From Cancer?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Yes it is threat to your husband. Shingles usually appears on persons having low immunity. If your husband is having stage IV remission, he must be taking the anti cancer drugs. Such drugs causes immunosuppresion. Shingles is a risk for such a person. I advice you to start with anti shingles drugs like acyclovir for your treatment. It will prevent you from getting infections. Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer