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Chickenpox is no longer contagious once the lesions are scabbed over. So it is possible for spots to be visible, but to no longer be contagious.
A chickenpox rash is contagious until all lesions are scabbed over. A person may no longer be contagious even if the spots are still visible.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoChickenpox is contagious from the time before spots are visible until all spots have scabbed over.
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Is chickenpox contagious after they're dry?
Chickenpox is no longer contagious after the bumps are scabbed over and dry.
When do chickenpox bumps go away?
No, chickenpox remains contagious until all spots are scabbed over.
What is chickenpox classified as?
Virus, as it cannot be treated with antibiotics or pencillin
What are some contagious chickenpox?
All chickenpox are contagious...there is only one kind...
Can you be contagious with chickenpox if you don't have symptoms?
Yes, you can be contagious with chickenpox before symptoms occur.
How big are chickenpox bumps?
Chickenpox bumps can be anywhere from the size of the head of a pine to the size of a dime.
If you had chickenpox your bumps may get what?
If you had chickenpox, it's possible for your bumps to get a secondary infection. In other words, you could have a bacterial infection of the chickenpox sores.
Can you transmit chickenpox to someone else when you have been in contact with someone with chickenpox?
You can only transmit chickenpox to someone if you have the chickenpox yourself.Once you had chicken pox you can not get it again-that is what is believed by doctors and scientists. You should be vaccinated for it because if you were not and did not have it when you were young you can get it when you are elderly but it is worse and called "shingles."
Can chickenpox spread before onset of scars?
Chickenpox is contagious until the chickenpox blisters and sores are scabbed.
Can cats get Chickenpox?
Cats can't get chickenpox. Chickenpox is a virus that is only contagious to humans and a few primates.
Is chickenpox contagious three days before blisters show?
Yes, chickenpox is contagious two to four days before the rash appears.
Your son has small bumps all over his body but no fever He just had his chickenpox vaccine?
Patients sometimes get a rash after chickenpox vaccine. It is possible that he could be contagious if his bumps are due to vaccine. He could be having an allergic reaction to the vaccination, or it could be a coincidence, and not be related to the vaccination. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your health history.
