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Wanted to know if chickenpox can still be contagious if it'sbeen 1 week?
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Depends: The chickenpox is considered contagious from 24-48 hours before the first spot appears.It continues to be contagious until the last lesion has dried, generally 6 days after they appear. If it has been a full week, the contagious period has likely passed. If your sores are still draining, the debris may have infectious material.
Answered 6/4/2015
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