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Is Herpes Zosters Contagious?

I have been diagnoised with Herpes Zosters about a week ago (surrounding the left nipple area and stretching to the rear side below the shoulders) and visited a dermatologist. He has advised medication and the sores are getting healed. What are the reasons for this attack. Can this spread to other family members, if yes how. Are there any chances of this recurrence and what precaution should I take. Is it safe to have sex with my partner.
Venkatesh/46/83kgs/was diagnosed with Discitis of the spine
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Herpes Zoster is also known as SHINGLES is sporadic disease , is the consequence of reactivation of latent VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS from the dorsal root ganglia.
Patients with HERPES ZOSTER can transmit infection to seronegative individuals , with consequent chicken pox .
Recurrent herpes zoster is exceedingly rare except in immunocompromised hosts, especially those with AIDS.
At least don't have sex with your partner for 2-4 weeks or till skin lesions disappear.
As I mentioned that rarely spread to others.
Hope this information will help you.
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Is Herpes Zosters Contagious?

Hello Herpes Zoster is also known as SHINGLES is sporadic disease , is the consequence of reactivation of latent VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS from the dorsal root ganglia. Patients with HERPES ZOSTER can transmit infection to seronegative individuals , with consequent chicken pox . Recurrent herpes zoster is exceedingly rare except in immunocompromised hosts, especially those with AIDS. At least don t have sex with your partner for 2-4 weeks or till skin lesions disappear. As I mentioned that rarely spread to others. Hope this information will help you.