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A member asked:

Do people ever get shingles if they never had chickenpox?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Theoretically - no! but most people have had chickenpox w/out knowing it, so don't be surprised to develop them in your life.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/24/2012

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes : More than 50% of chickenpox can present without any symptoms, like the lesions they usually have. So having shingles is a possibility.

Dr Pizzo and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2017

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