ONE COMPLICATION MANY PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT
In most cases, shingles improves with proper medical treatment. However, if it is not detected early, a complication called postherpetic neuralgia may develop.
This is a persistent pain that can continue for months or even years after the rash disappears, affecting the quality of life of those who suffer from it.
IS SHINGLES CONTAGIOUS?
A person with shingles does not directly spread shingles itself, but they can transmit the varicella-zoster virus to someone who has never had chickenpox or has not been vaccinated.
In that case, the exposed person could develop chickenpox, not shingles. For this reason, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
Shingles shows that some illnesses can remain hidden for years before appearing again. That is why paying attention to the body’s signals, taking care of the immune system, and consulting healthcare professionals when unusual symptoms appear can make a big difference.
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