Fluid from the blisters of a shingles rash contains that herpes zoster virus that can infect other people.

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The fluid from the blisters of a shingles rash does contain the herpes zoster virus, and if a person who has never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine comes into direct contact with the fluid, they can develop chickenpox. However, they cannot develop shingles directly from exposure to the rash.

Fluid from the Blisters of a Shingles Rash Contains That