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Can it be Herpes ?
Hi sir/mam
2 weeks ago my mom was having pain near right side around the right lungs with one pimplelike sore.we went to dermatologist at first he said its herpes by lookin close to it.then give some meds and asked to visit again after a week.so after taking the med for week and vsiti him again .this time he said it not hepes but he wasnt lookin so sure.
Now after few day i (her son) feel burning and strange feelin on left thight on side.
So i want to ask ,
- she cook food for us and i just hug her and holds the hand
- we share the same washed plates
And live in same room
Could it posssiblr i have caught it from her
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Don't worry...it can be cleared.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Possible. Herpes zoster is a viral infection and can be contagious.
Please consult online with details.
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