what is the methods of infection if my father got Herpes Zoster? i never got chicken pox read details?

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my father got Herpes zoster and actually he got it several days ago b4 he went to the doctor so i wanna know if iam infected and so as my brother 6 years old iam 15 my Brother always sticking to my father so i wanna know if he got infected so what is the methods of infection example EXAMPLE(if it is by touching the body)?????
i got vaccine me and my brother but still wht to do to prevent infection
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will giving antiviral agent like valacyclovir later than 72 hours upon start of herpes zoster still effective?

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It may, and it may not.

Valacyclovir, for herpes zoster, should actually be taken within 48 hours of the onset of a rash to be most effective, though the clinical studies performed started treatment within 72 hours (*info on the package insert)  (+ info)

How can I put a stop to recurrent herpes zoster (shingles) sores?

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simple use L lysine 2 grams 2 times per day, the mechanism is that herpes virus uses an amino acid Arjininne to reproduce and the amino acid Lysine is an Arjinine antagonist meaning it competes for absorption in the body this causes the arjinne to be flush from the body leaving the virus with nothing to fed on controlling the infection ,It works well but is not a cure  (+ info)

do i need to stay home because of herpes zoster?

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i start school again next thursday and i really dont want to go back because of these ugly blistery things on my face. do i need to stay because its contagious?
herpes zoster is unsightly, but it is not a reason to stay home, it is not chicken pox (as the previous poster indicated) it is a result of having had chicken pox at one time, then the virus mutates and lives in the nervous system, it then expresses itself as small blisters and sores on the lips or face. It is transmissable thru kissing or oral sex, but I doubt you'd be doing that in school. So, suck it up, stop being so obsessive about your appearance and be more concerned with getting an education.  (+ info)

Herpes zoster neuralgia, what is the best treatment?

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My dad has it on one side of his head, very uncomfortable. Any treatment you have tried?
antiviral medication prescribed by an MD and pain meds during the acute phase. I have seen Neurontin ordered for lingering pain after acute phase  (+ info)

How long do you need to take off work if you have Herpes Zoster a.k.a. Shingles to get better?

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I went back to work almost immediately and work in a very stressful workplace. I think that I am might have made a mistake by going back so quickly. Boss's are understanding at first but when they need you there and they are too lazy to do things on their own all reason seems to fly out the window. What is a reasonable time to give yourself to get better. I was diagnosed July 7th and went to work three days of that week. And now am here at home waiting for the urgent care to open up to try to get a doctor's note.
I guess what I am really looking for is how many weeks or days should I ask my M.D. to write me a note for? What is a reasonable time frame?
Even after you are no longer contagious, you can remain in discomfort or pain for a long time. My father had it and his was actually inside ( no blisters on the skin just a big long welt ) and lasted for 9 months. He had alot of pain with his. Everyone is different and you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor and let him tell you how long you may need to be off work. Some people, after the contagious stage is over, has only a little discomfort and doesn't have to miss any work.
I wish you a speedy recovery.  (+ info)

You can get herpes zoster and herpes simplex at the same time?

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wonder known as a friend of mine who has herpes support and then left a few blisters on the lip will also herpes lip simplex
they do not occur at same sites.. on lips it is most probably simplex...

zoster tends to occurs more commomnly on the back and spreads in a continuous pattern.

theoretically they can occur at the same timebut rarely at the same site.  (+ info)

What do shingles Herpes Zoster look like?

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Do they look like chicken pox and real sore? Can they also go in your scalp? What do you do other than go to your dr?
Do they look like chicken pox? hurt and then scab over and leave a scar. How long does this last? Do they go on your upper arms and shoulders and back. Itch?
Do they look like chicken pox? hurt and then scab over and leave a scar. How long does this last? Do they go on your upper arms and shoulders and back. Itch?
I had them, small blisters, if they leak I think they spread, I had them on the face and on my head, took about 10 days for the blisters to go away, though I stayed in severe pain for 3 months.  (+ info)

Does someone with herpes zoster (shingles) have to be placed in reverse isolation?

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I had a nursing exam today and this was part of the test! It was one of those questions that you had to check all that apply. I can't find anything about this in my textbook! Thanks for any help!
My guess (and it is just a guess) is Yes, a person with shingles would benefit from reverse isolation.

Shingles present themselves in debilitated people, or those fighting infections, for example.

Visitors should wear masks, to help prevent the already weakened patient from receiving more bacteria to deal with.  (+ info)

in about how much time can the herpes zoster dessapear?

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my grandfather obteined this herpez the last week, he went to the doctor and than he has taking the medicine since 2 days ago.
in about how much time can this nasty herpez dessapear?
anywhere from 4 days to 3 weeks.  (+ info)

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