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Will Shingles On Hip And Buttocks Enter Open Incisions?
I had major surgery June 24 2013 for hyradenitis.three surgeons involved, gyn,plastics and colorectal surgeons.the affected area was my peri area thighs,and buttocks.i still have opening along suture line and graphs on my buttocks. My question is I have developed shingles on left hip and buttocks area, will this only travel on the nerves of one side of my body.should I worry it will get into my incisions that are still open?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.
Herpes simplex virus causative agent of herpes zoster or shingles. Involves the dermatomes. So even if the skin is not open it can travels to the ganglion to strore there. It may cause relapse after some times. So open wound has no problem with it irrespective of it can travel to nerves. Take the complete treatment of the herpes.
I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic. Wish you a best health. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank.
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Will Shingles On Hip And Buttocks Enter Open Incisions?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Herpes simplex virus causative agent of herpes zoster or shingles. Involves the dermatomes. So even if the skin is not open it can travels to the ganglion to strore there. It may cause relapse after some times. So open wound has no problem with it irrespective of it can travel to nerves. Take the complete treatment of the herpes. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic. Wish you a best health. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank.