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How long do the spores from shingles last?
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Sores ?: Do you mean sores ? This varies. Once they form an eschar (turn black) they are on the mend.
Answered 9/18/2013
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See below: Once they form an eschar (turn black) they are on the mend.
Answered 10/30/2013
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