Is herpes zoster infectious to another person?

If you have never had chickenpox, avoid contact with people who have shingles or chickenpox. Fluid from shingles blisters is contagious, and exposure to it can cause chickenpox (but not shingles) i...

You need to check back with your doctor. If the shingles has spread to your mouth, you are going to need to be watched more carefully to ensure your airway doesn't become affected. The d...

If you are talking about shingles then the answer would be yes you do need isolation in the hospital. Someone who never had chicken pox should not be around this patient for the fact that they mi...

Anna definitely needs to see a dermatologist. From the description and photos, one possibility is Dyshidrotic eczema which is a skin condition usually affecting just the hands and feet. Shingles ...

No, the herpes virus does not affect the male or female reproductive system. Herpes zoster can cause some serious side effects like partial facial paralysis (usually temporary), ear damage, or ...

There are several medications available to help reduce your discomfort. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but there is treatment. 1)There is a drug called Acyclovir which will lessen the severity...

yes if you are a high risk patient

"Herpes" usually refers to the herpes simplex viruses, which cause oral and genital herpes. The herpes viruses are actually a large group of viruses, including herpes simplex, varicell...