My girlfriend was diagnosed with chicken pox 6 months back and got recovered. I read somewhere that even after recovery, the virus remains in inactive state and may reactivate later (shingles or any other side effects). Will any sort of physical intimacy cause this virus to spread, just a concern if there is any risk. Appreciate guidance on this, thanks a lot in advance.

Dr. Col V C GoyalGeneral Physician47yrs exp

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Dr. Rinku Rani BiswasGeneral Physician14yrs exp

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Hi, understand your concern. Shingles/chicken pox are contagious. However, the zoster virus is contagious only in its active stage. It is non- contagious in dormant stage. Almost every person carries it whoever is infected in their life time. It stays dormant and reactivates at times. Thats the time when it is contagious. Else do not worry, it doesnot harm in anyway. Hope this is clear. For further details, please connect online/in-person.  

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician41yrs exp

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No it's not at all contagious once patient recovered.  

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