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I have some small shingles blisters (not covered) on my forehead. can i do business - bank, grocery, church - or am i putting people at risk?
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Some people at risk: VZV that causes chickenpox and herpes zoster can spread when healthy person in direct contact with the open wounds/rashes/blisters of an individual suffering from this disease.Shingles affects only those who have had chickenpox earlierWill get chicken pox if not previously when contact shingles.Transmission high during blister phase containing clear fluid.Virus transmitted till dried and crusted.
Answered 8/21/2014
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You can do business: Shingles is not transmitted as shingles. Those without immunity, or with weak immunity to CHICKEN POX (varicella) might get chicken pox from this exposure. These include people who have never had chicken pox and have not been immunized against it, which is not common. It includes people with transplants such as bone marrow transplant. It includes people on certain therapies for lymphoma or other m
Answered 8/22/2014
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