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Originally Posted by Necrosis
Oh, can someone confirm that there is a test for Herpes? And how it differentiates between genital herpes, oral herpes, and a history of chicken pox?
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The short answer:
There are 2 types of herpes. Simplex I (face) and Simplex II (genitals).The virus only presents near mucous membranes. They are essentially the same virus and can be transmitted easily from one place to the other.
Herpes Zoster is the result of having chicken pox. It is more commonly called shingles.The chicken pox virus remains dormant in the cells even after the disease has cleared. These are very painful and can break out anywhere on the body. They typically follow along a nerve.
Herpes outbreaks can be triggered by stress or by being run down from a cold or flu. The anti-virals available only help speed up the healing process and do nothing to actually clear the virus.