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Shingles, which is an inflammation of nerve endings in the skin, is not normally fatal. It is however extremely painful and somewhat debilitating and, in connection with other conditions an elderly person might have, could put them at risk.
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Can a 28 year old die from shingles?
That is exceedingly rare. But then it is possible, theoretically.
Can you die if you get shingles in your eyes?
Yes, shingles can cause blindness, because the virus can infect the eye. Untreated shingles can cause many serious complications, which makes it very important to seek proper medical care with this condition.
How many people die from Shingles each year?
An estimated 96 deaths in the United States are attributed to shingles per year. It is a rare complication that usually occurs in individuals with weakened immune systems. It is important to seek medical care if you develop shingles to prevent complications.
When did Thomas Shingles die?
Thomas Shingles died in 1984.
How many people die each year in Germany from smoking?
1 person a year
Can old people die from shingles?
Shingles is not a fatal disease. There is a very rare complication that affects the trigeminal nerve of the eye and face, and this (rarely) can lead to blindness.
Can you die if shingles touch each other?
I am certain that this is untrue ' just an old wives tale
What year will New York die?
New York is not a person or an animal. It is a piece of land. It is not alive, so, it cannot die.
Who was the last person of the Titanic to die and when?
Millvina Dean,97 death year:2007
Does a person know they are dying when they die while sleeping?
My 45 year old sister died in her sleep a year ago, did she know what was happening to her? Did she feel pain, does a person call out for help? Why would a healthy 45 year old mother, sister, aunt, best friend, just die in their sleep??
How deathly is the Swine Flu?
The swine flu can be very deadly by the climate the person is in.=Sometimes it depends on the age of the person, because if a 3 year old got it, the 3 year old would die.=
The probability that a given 80 year old person will die in the next year is .27?
The probability of a given 80-year-old person dying in the next year is 27%.
