Have Had Shingles. Chances Of Recurrence?

Posted on Wed, 2 Oct 2013

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Question : I have shingles at this time. when the problem resolves, can it return, or, am i now immune to shingles?

Answered by Dr. Guru (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of recurrence exists

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

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I am sorry to inform that chances of recurrence (returning) exist. Especially, if the shingles attack is more severe and has lasted longer.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar