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What to do after affected by shingles

2018-09-24 14:32:48
What are the checkups, test, precautionary actions needs to be taken after affected by shingles? The person was affected by dengue few yrs back. Also affected by chicken pox and jaundice in childhood. Do we have to consult an oncologist?? Is it necessary?? What are actions needs to taken now?? Is this symptom of any life threatening disease??
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Due to reduced immunity herpes infection can occur. It is not related to cancer.

Answered2018-09-24 16:23:10

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Shingles is not directly related to cancer.. It represents reactivation of a virus infection Though not relavent to cancer as you are too much worried meet an oncologist for regular age and risk based cancer screening

Answered2018-09-24 16:38:54

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