Dr. Shahad Alshehri
Infectious Diseases
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Hi doctor,
A month ago, I had protected sex, and then two weeks ago, I started getting a rash on my right arm near the wrist. I consulted a doctor who thought it might be shingles. He then put me on a seven day regimen of Famciclovir. Over the next week, I got another blister on the back of the arm, the other arm, my leg, my hip, and the back of my foot. This past week, I now have more on my neck, upper back, and right forearm. This one is harrowing. I have not got a single rash or blister on or anywhere near my genitals or anus. Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Shingles are usually excruciating and respond to antiviral therapy like Famciclovir. You might have monkeypox instead, which can be similar to the description you are telling here. For that, you do not need to worry. You must isolate yourself until all lesions are crusted and fall off. You can confirm that in the hospital with a swab from the lesions called PCR (polymerization chain reaction) test. It can also ensure or rule out shingles when done for it.
I hope this information will help you.
Thanks.
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