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No shingles of the mouth is not contagious. Shingles is not contagious in any form. The virus that causes shingles however, can cause chicken pox.
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Remember to stay away from the elderly, young, and infirm during this time.
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How do you find out if you have shingles in your mouth?
There is a lot of information available on the internet about shingles in the mouth and it's best to consult reliable sites such as WebMD or NHS Direct. But as always the best source of information is a doctor or other medical professional.
How do you cure chickenpox in your mouth?
There is no cure for chickenpox. The infection resolves on its own. Eating soft, bland foots can decrease discomfort from chickenpox in your mouth.
Does it take longer for shingles in the mouth to heal?
Shingles in the mouth can last up to one month. However, if they are treated and you receive antibiotics for the shingles, they were heal at a much faster rate than if you allow them to heal naturally.
What are some of the side effects of the shingles vaccine?
Some of the side effects of the shingles vaccine are cold sores on the mouth, lips, face and the private parts. There is also fevers, chills, sweats,etc.
Can you get internal shingles from the shingles shot?
Yes. Trigeminal nerve involvement can include lesions in the mouth and eye. Eye lesions can cause serious problems if not treated with emergency medical care. Mouth lesions while bothersome and sore can be relieved with medicated mouth washes. Here is a good link for loads of extra information about Herpes Zoster (shingles)
Can you get shingles from kissing?
Mouth to mouth kissing will not spread genital HPV, unless of course the mouth has already been in contact with an infected genital area! Any direct skin contact with the genital area can spread the virus.
Can you get shingles from shingles if you have had shingles before?
No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.
What is shingles in Spanish?
Shingles
Can one pimple be shingles?
No. You only get shingles's if you have had chickenpox. No chickenpox no shingles's.
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Is shingles vaccine effective after shingles outbreak?
Can you take the shingles shot while having shingles
