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MsBuckles
Jun 25, 2006, 05:00 AM
My concern is the shingle virus in a swimming pool would the virus be in the water if someone went in with a blister and if so how long would it remain in the water?
Thanks
J_9
Jun 25, 2006, 08:06 PM
Please check out this website
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_shingles.htm
As well as this one
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/varicella/faqs-gen-shingles.htm#2-contagious
Stormy69
Jun 25, 2006, 11:01 PM
If the pool is properly chlorinated there should not be a risk of contagion.
J_9
Jun 26, 2006, 05:04 AM
Could not spread the love Amy, but that is what I was thinking. Chlorine is very similar in chamical makeup to bleach. This should neutralize if not kill the virus.
MsBuckles
Jun 27, 2006, 09:03 AM
Really do appreciate you taking the time to answer
Thanks bunches