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I have poison oak and poison ivy. is the rash contagious to others and could it be spread on my body by scratching or simple contact?
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Yes: Yes and Yes to both questions.
Answered 5/30/2014
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Not contagious: Usually poison ivy/oak is not contagious unless you still have the substance from the plant on you and then touch someone else. But just having the rash won't spread to someone else. Good health.
Answered 9/18/2018
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