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Is Shingles Infection Contagious?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Question: I think I have shingles and im visiting a newborn. Is it contagious to the baby if i have no contact?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
if there is no contact then no, spread by contact with blister fluid

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The virus is spread by direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. If crusts are present over the blisters, then transmission cannot occur.

If there is no contact with the blister fluid then transmission cannot occur. To make sure there is absolutely no contact the area should be kept covered whenever possible.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Shingles Infection Contagious?

Brief Answer: if there is no contact then no, spread by contact with blister fluid Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The virus is spread by direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. If crusts are present over the blisters, then transmission cannot occur. If there is no contact with the blister fluid then transmission cannot occur. To make sure there is absolutely no contact the area should be kept covered whenever possible. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions