Can shingles recur in children

Answer 1

Yes, shingles can recur. Shingles is a herpesvirus, specifically herpes zoster - the chickenpox virus. After a person is infected with chickenpox - usually as a child, the virus regresses to the nerve ganglia (groups of nerve cell bodies). It cannot be completely cured.

During times of stress or illness, the virus may re-activate, causing a rash usually preceded for several days by burning pain. The pain and rash is usually one sided and follows one dermatome (nerve distribution). The rash may last for up to a week before it subsides again. Typically, after the first episode, the pain and rash do not last as long as the first episode, however this may be variable.

Treatment is available. Antiviral medications, such as valacyclovir (Valtrex) have been proven to decrease the length of time of outbreaks. It does not prevent outbreaks, however.

Long time complications of shingles may include persistent pain in a dermatomal distribution. If the rash occurs on the face or near the eyes, you should be checked immediately. This condition is called zoster ophthalmicus, and may result in permanent blindness.

Answer 2

Yes, it can. The shingles is caused by the same virus -- herpes zoster -- that causes the chicken pox. As human beings' life expectancy increases, we are discovering that some diseases caused by viruses and once believed to be one-time events are recurring. Some people who have had mild cases of chicken pox as children are getting a second outbreak of them as older adults. Others get the shingles. The severity and the duration of the symptoms can vary greatly from person to person and from episode to episode. Recently, an article appearing in the NY Times reported that a vaccine has been created to prevent the shingles. It is specifically indicated for middle-aged and older adults. There is some controversy over whether people who have already had an outbreak of shingles would benefit from the vaccine. The data seem to indicate that for people who have already had the disease, the vaccine will not reduce the chances of recurrence but will reduce the severity of the symptoms should the disease recur. Stress is a factor for another outbreak of the shingles. People with Allergies are also at higher risk.

Answer 3

Yes. Ask your health care professional when the shingles are gone if you should have a vaccination against shingles. These are available, safe and effective. However, they can be costly and some insurance plans do not cover them. Find if you need one, can take one, where to get one and how much it costs, through discussions with your health care professional and your pharmacist.
Yes u can get Shingle's again

Answer 4

Shingles is the re activation of chicken pox virus (varicella). Once you are exposed to the chicken pox the virus lays dormant in liver cells. It is usually reactivated at an older age leaving the liver cells and causing infection. You can get a vaccine that will boost your Ig (antibodies) to the virus. I believe it's recommended for people over the age of 65.

Answer 5

Almost always. Once it establishes a pathway, it will use it over again. Be sure to check with your physician if an outbreak occurs. Permanent damage can occur.

Answer 6

Because the bacteria copys your DNA makeup...

Answer 7

Shingles are not triggered by subsequent exposure to chickenpox.

Answer 8

Yes it can reoccur years later. I had them 10 years ago and they came back this year after getting a sunburn which apparently triggered the new batch.

Answer 9

Yes, nut no

Shingles is the form of chickenpox that adults get. they are the same thing called differently

Answer 10

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