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Can herpes zoster in a child recur?
Question
My child developed Herpes in his ear recently. Now it is almost dried up. I am very tense as it can recur and want to know what are the remedies to avoid this? Is there any vaccine for this? Also, I want to know the medicines and precautions for this? Will my child be ok after this? Also tell me the care to be taken; he is my only child and is 5 years of age.
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaOct 06, 2005
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
If the child has recovered from the illness, which I gather from your mail to be Herpes zoster, there is nothing to be worried about now. The chances of recurrence in later life are extremely rare.
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