Poison Ivy Symptoms, Remedies and More

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  • 1. 1. 'Poisonous Plants - Geographic Distribution.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 June 2018, www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/plants/geographic.html
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Is Poison Ivy Contagious?

Poison ivy is not transmissible from one person to another. It's not possible to develop the rash by touching the poison ivy rash on an afflicted person.

People can get poison ivy symptoms by touching clothing, garden implements or camping equipment that has urushiol on it. They may also develop poison ivy symptoms after touching the fur of a pet who has recently been in contact with poison ivy plants.

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