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Q. Are there chances of developing chickenpox after shingles?

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Dr. Vivek Chail

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This is a premium question & answer published on May 16, 2015 and last reviewed on: May 22, 2019

Are there chances of developing chickenpox after shingles?

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Are there chances of developing chickenpox after shingles?

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Dr. Vivek Chail

Radiodiagnosis Radiology

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Chickenpox and shingles are caused due to the same virus. Chickenpox occurs first and the virus stays dormant in the dorsal ganglia of the spinal nerves. After years or when immunity decreases, the person gets an attack of shingles. Most people get shingles only once, but few can get 2 to 3 times. After shingles no one gets chickenpox.

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