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Are shingles contagious still even if you have them in your mouth?
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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.
Answered 8/23/2013
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