Possibly: If you have had varicella related eruptions on 4 occasions so far you may have an isolated immune deficiency that prevents you from forming protective antibodies. An evaluation through your pcp or with an immunologist could help you get a specific answer & may provide you way to avoid future outbreaks.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Where did the zoster: (shingles) occur on your body? Same area or different? Sometimes herpes simplex relapses can look like shingles especially on the butt.
Answered 11/27/2012
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