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Found out I had shingles yesterday

2017-12-12 16:30:31
I found out I have shingles yesterday after spending the previous three days with my boyfriend he has never had chicken pox. I just wondered when he would find out if he had caught it off me and when I can see him Now. Thanks
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Hi Thanks for your query. Usually infectivity is low if the lesions have crusted and fall off.

Answered2017-12-19 02:54:26

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