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Are shingles contagious still even if you have them in your mouth?

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: The virus that caused shingles (varicella zoster virus) can be passed to another person who never had chicken pox if that person contacts the active blisters in your mouth.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Yes: Please refrain from oral contact as the virus is easily spreas especially if you have open sores.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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