Yes. Spread through direct contact with fluids from blisters caused by shingles. Herpes has no cure. Do some online research for more information.
Here's the nitty gritty:
Herpes zoster is spread through direct contact with fluid from the rash blisters caused by shingles. A person with active shingles can spread the virus when the rash is in the blister-phase. A person is not infectious before the blisters appear. Once the rash has developed crusts, the person is no longer contagious.
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No, 'cause I don't have an infected partner. Do you?