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Have shingles without history of chickenpox?
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Mild case or herpes: You either had mild case without knowing it or this is shingles like presentation of herpes simplex.Treated with same medication.
Answered 4/25/2012
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It happens: Data show as many as 95% of adults who think they never had chickenpox have blood evidence they did. It can also happen if they received the vaccine at any time.
Answered 12/9/2017
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