I am 36 years of age single. From last two days I was getting a skin infection called herpes zoster. I have consult a skin specialist through what's app and looking those rashes images he said I have infected with viral herpes zoster. I would like to know why this infection happened at the age of 36. How long will it take for cure? Also I have not made any contacts with a female or had sex or oral sex from last dec 2019 so is it a sex disease .will this virus will infect others in family members. And will this virus will hppn to my wife or children. Is this disease is like hiv? Do I have hiv or should I test hiv?

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Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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The rash associated with herpes zoster most often occurs on the trunk and buttocks. It may also appear on the arms, legs or face. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment

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