The varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles, can be contagious to anybody who has not had chickenpox. The infected person will catch chickenpox, not shingles.
Can Shingles Be Contagious?
Sep 29, 2009 | By
The varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles, can be contagious to anybody who has not had chickenpox. The infected person will catch chickenpox, not shingles.