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Herpes zoster
I visited a dermatologist recently and he daignosed me with herpes zoster. He has prescribed medications vitamin b12, vitamin c tablets, immunity booster medicine and fudic cream to apply. While my doctor told me that this disease can't be transferred to my family members. Internet says it otherwise. Lookimg for answers on whether it can be transmitted and if yes how? What kind of precautions should i take to protect my family
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Just stay away from children or any pregnant females till the lesion dry up
Infectivity depend upon the stage of infection.
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It may cause chicken pox for not infected contacts.. for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes please take a active consultation to give u advice on the same issue.
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