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help!! shingles

help!! shingles

I am a healthy 28 yr old. I just found out I have shingles. I only have a small rash on my right side. I am wondering how do  I give others the chicken pox's? Is it through contact with the rash,contact in general, saliva, etc? I am supposed to attend a party on Saturday. There will be one pregnant woman there, and a child over one who has only been vaccinated for the chicken pox but has not had them. Is it safe for me to attend the party if I cover up my rash, wear two shirts and do not touch anyone? Can I still spread the virus? Please help!!!!
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You need to stay home until the rash has crusted over.

Did they just visually diagnose you as shingles or did they also do a lesion culture to confirm it?

grace
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