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Can herpes zoster be transmitted to another person if diagnosed?
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Can herpes zoster be transmitted to another person if diagnosed?
Asked by Female, 37 · 2 months ago
Herpes zoster (shingles) doesn't spread directly as shingles, but the fluid from its blisters can give someone chickenpox if they have never had it. Keep the rash covered, avoid touching the blisters, and stay away from pregnant women, newborns, or people with weakened immune systems until the blisters have fully dried.
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Herpes Zoster Transmission:
- Herpes zoster (shingles) itself is not contagious.
- The varicella-zoster virus can spread to someone who hasn't had chickenpox, leading them to develop chickenpox, not shingles.
Precautions:
- Avoid direct contact with the rash.
- Keep blisters covered and practice good hygiene.
- Avoid contact with pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.
Risk Reduction:
- Once blisters crust over, transmission risk decreases.
- Follow these guidelines to protect others while recovering.
Answered 2 months ago