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Is Herpes Gladiatorum Scab Contagious?

Hey. If I have herpes gladitorius and I scratched off the scab after almost healed is it still contagious it looks normal just slightly dis colored. It s a light pink where the scab was. I have been taking valcyclovir and am done with it tomorrow. Am I still contagious?? Am I okay too kiss? The herpes was just below my eye.
posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hello,

It is contagious. Preventive vaccines can be taken for exposed contacts. Continue valacyclovir.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Herpes Gladiatorum Scab Contagious?

Hello, It is contagious. Preventive vaccines can be taken for exposed contacts. Continue valacyclovir. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician