A patient withactive shingles (herpes zoster)is contagious to individuals who havenever had varicella (chickenpox) or the varicella vaccine.The best roommate selectionis someone who has received thevaricella vaccine, as they are consideredimmune and not at riskfor contracting the virus.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect?
B. Treatment with acyclovir– Acyclovirtreatsherpes zoster but does notprevent transmissionto others.
C. A history of herpes simplex– Priorherpes simplex virus (HSV) infection does not confer immunity to varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
D. Varicella zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG)–VZIG provides temporary immunitybut does not offerlong-term protectionlike the vaccine.
CBIC Infection Control Reference
APIC guidelines recommendplacing patients with active shingles in a room with individuals immune to varicella, such as those vaccinated.
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