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Although shingles is NOT as common in teenagers, as it is in people over the age of 50, they can certainly become infected. The virus from the chicken pox lies dormant in the spinal cord, if any age child's immune system becomes weak, the virus can resurface in the form of shingles. It is noteworthy, that there is a link to excessive alcohol consumption and shingles. Teenagers tend to "experiment" with alcohol, and will overindulge. Recent studies have shown a direct link. My 17 teen old daughter recently stayed out all night, and was drinking. She came home the next AM (sick, and in trouble). Within 2 days, a blister was forming on her face, I immediately took her to her GP, sure enough, shingles....
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∙ 12y agoIt is VERY rare but from experience (i had shingles when i was 11), it is possible! I think i am the only person in my year (out of around 210 people) to have got it. So the answer to that question is VERY very rare. Hope that helps! :D
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∙ 14y agoYes. Shingles can occur at any age, but older people in their 50's, or people with weak immune systems are more likely to contract it.
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What are the demographics of demographics of shingles?
Approximately 500,000 cases of shingles occur every year in the United States. 20% of those who had chickenpox as children develop shingles at some time in their lives. People of all ages.can be affected, but the incidence increases with age.
Schizophrenic episodes most frequently occur for the first time at what age?
They usually occur in the late teens and early twenties.
Can shingles go from upper chest to upper thigh both on right side?
Although not very common, shingles can occur on both sides of the body. The most common areas of the body for the shingles rash to occur are the stomach, waistline, back and face.
Where can one find realistic pictures of Shingles?
Realistic pictures of shingles can be found in medical textbooks and journals. Pictures of the rash can also be found on the NHS website, along with other symptoms that can occur when suffering with shingles.
Can you get the shingles once you have had them?
It is possible for the outbreak to occur more than once; but only about 5% will have additional outbreaks.
How often does herpes zostar occur?
About 20% of the population that had chickenpox will develop shingles later in life.
What symptoms does shingles present with?
Usually, the first symptom of shingles is a tingling or itching on the skin which develops into an often painful rash. Since shingles can affect any part of the body, this can occur anywhere. The person can then often develop fever, chills and headaches.
How does hypertrophy occur?
Natural hypertrophy is at its peak during puberty, and usually stops in the late teen to early twenties. Natural hypertrophy is at its peak during puberty, and usually stops in the late teen to early twenties.
Can shingles kill you?
The Mayo Clinic says no.The only type of herpes that I know of that can kill some one is enchephilitis. Herpes zooster is the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles.
Can you sleep in the same bed with someone who has shingles?
Shingles is a herpes virus know as chicken pox (herpes zoster) when it occurs as a child. When it reoccurs in an adult it is called shingles. Chicken pox is contagious but Shingles is not contagious if you had Chicken pox as a child. The most dangerous effect of herpes zoster is when the lesions occur on your retina.
When do symptoms of an atrial septal defect begin to occur?
People born with an atrial septal defect can have no symptoms through their twenties, but by age 40, most people with this condition have symptoms that can include shortness of breath, rapid abnormal beating of the atria
Does HIV cause shingles?
Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus. People with HIV whose immune systems are weak are more likely to have a shingles episode.
