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C6 shingles. acyclovir since day 2. no new rash since day 5. now at day 15. arm crusted, deep palm blisters fading but never crust. still contagious?
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Probably not, but...: Most likely it's no longer contagious, but maybe possiblly transmissible until crusts have dried and fallen away, and all vesicles (blisters) cleared up. Best to continue to take precautions, but probably little risk if you forget.
Answered 10/30/2018
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