Question 1

do i need shingles vaccine if i might have had genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. They're 2 different viruses. The shingles vaccine won't protect against the genital herpes virus. There is no cure for genital herpes, but there is treatment. See your doctor if you have painful sores in the genital area.

Question 2

is it ok to get the shingles vaccine while having an outbreak of herpes simplex 2?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Still suggest that you first take care of the hsv before subjecting yourself to the "trauma" of the shingles vaccine

Question 3

does any one know anything about the  herpes zoster vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Shingles vaccine: About 30 percent of the population eventually has herpes zoster. About 15 percent of them have involvement of the tissue around the eye which can leave some people visually impaired. The vaccine is about 80 percent effective. Given the frequency of infection and possible severity the vaccine is recommended for anyone over age 50. If you have had shingles it is unlikely that you will get herpes zos.

Question 4

can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?

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No: No, someone with active zoster will not benefit from the herpes zoster vaccine, which is used for prevention, not treatment.

Question 5

is it safe to give herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?

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Moot point: There is absolutely no rationale for giving the zoster vaccine to someone with ongoing active zoster.

Question 6

is there a test to confirm shingles or herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Viral culture can identify the specific virus.

Question 7

can doctors confuse shingles for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Herpes/shingles: Shingles is a type of herpes outbreak called herpes zoster. It's us treated with antiviral medications.

Question 8

any tips on pain relief for shingles/herpes zoster?

Accepted Answer

Several options: For acute shingles (rash lesions present) you should take an anti-viral medication like Acyclovir or Valtrex to treat the illness.  You can take nsaids like Motrin or aleve for pain.  If you have pain that continues after the lesions resolve, topical Lidocaine and a neuropathic pain medication like lyrica, (pregabalin) neurontin, or Cymbalta may help.

Question 9

could lagophthalmos be cause by herpes zoster (shingles)?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: that Herpes Zoster opthalmicus causes lagophthalmos.

Question 10

does a patient need to be isolated if he/she got herpes zoster (shingles)?

Accepted Answer

From some people: A person with Herpes Zoster is essentially shedding the chicken pox virus.Anyone who has already had chicken pox or who has been vaccinated against it is not at risk.Anyone who has never had the pox or vaccine could be at risk.If in contact w/ a Zoster (shingles) patient, even if you are immune, use good hand-washing to prevent spread to non-immune bystanders.

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