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Can you tell me if herpes zoster (zona) can lead to hsv (herpes simplex virus)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Herpes zoster and herpes simplex are 2 different viruses.

Answered 6/27/2017

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