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Zoster vaccine
Also called varicella-zoster vaccine. Varicella-zoster virus is a herpesvirus, morphologically identical to herpes simplex virus, that causes varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster in man; varicella results from a primary infection with the virus; herpes zoster results from secondary invasion by the same virus or by reactivation of infection which in many instances has been latent for many years.
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What is the definition or description of: zoster vaccine?
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Does any one know anything about the herpes zoster vaccine?
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Can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?
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If someone already had shingles is it safe to get the zoster vaccine and can it prevent another outbreak?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I'm 30 years old and have had shingles 3 times in less than a year. I have an active case right now. What can I do besides take acyclovir? How long do I have to wait to get the zoster vaccine? And would it be helpful?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it safe to give herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?
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A 40-year old asked:
I never had chicken pox and have had one varicella zoster vaccine. Am I protected?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I get shingles regularly. Can I have the varicella-zoster vaccine? I wouldn't think so since it's for prevention, but i've heard otherwise.
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A 35-year old male asked:
Does a burning lip mean cold sores? I heard zoster is a vaccine for cold sores. Is that true? How do I get it? If I kissed a woman and just got the burning lip this morning does that mean she could get it?if its a cold sore?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Did chronic stress causes herbes zoster?
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What happens if you leave a zoster outbreak untreated?
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A 29-year old asked:
What is herpes zoster?
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A 32-year old asked:
What are signs of herpes zoster?
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A 23-year old male asked:
How to cure blisters created by herpes zoster?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can herpes zoster be confused for herpes II in a blood test?
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A 41-year old asked:
Sharp irritating skin pain in the side. Could it be zoster coming back?
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A 30-year old asked:
How would you explain what a varicella zoster (shingles) is in layman's terms?
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A 23-year old male asked:
How to cure pus caused by herpes zoster? Im already taking up oral antibiotic.
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A member asked:
What is the difference between herpes zoster (shingles) and scabies? Are the the same?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What are the specific symptoms of herpes zoster? To know when a person have to go to the doctor...
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A 23-year old male asked:
How to take care of pus created by herpes zoster? Is it okay to take antiobiotic together with antiviral?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can you still have surgery (laparoscopic for endometriosis) if you have new flare up of shingles (herpes zoster)?
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A male asked:
Hi, i'm 33 and i've been diagnosed with herpes zoster. I had unprotected passive sex 3 weeks ago with a man who might have syphilis.Are the 2 related?
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A 57-year old female asked:
A week ago i scratched mm jaw line real hard i have had zoster for about seven months now i have a scar is it becaue of the scratching II am so worrie?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: zoster virus?
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A 35-year old asked:
How does the varicella zoster spread?
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A 42-year old female asked about a 87-year old male:
Can a patient with syphilis develop herpes zoster?
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A 35-year old asked:
What does it mean when varicella zoster is negative?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it possible to have herpes zoster inside the skull?
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Should people with CKD 3 be vaccinated for herpes zoster?
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