Answer
Yes. Systemic corticosteroids may make infections more severe while causing less typical symptoms. Promptly report suspected infection or exposure to chickenpox, shingles or measles.
Sources for this answer
- Dexamethasone 10mg/5ml Oral Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.