Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please advise what is different between herpes zoster and herpes simplex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Herpes Zoster is : Related to shingles and herpes simplex is related to cold sores and genital infections (but can be else where on the body.).
Answered 9/28/2016
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Please help! what is this disease "herpes simplex" and what really causes it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please help! what is the classification of herpes simplex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please advise what is the difference between herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2 and gential herpes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Could you pick up herpes simplex from someone with herpes zoster (shingles)?
Is it possible for you to get herpes zoster and herpes simplex at the same time?
Can you tell me if herpes zoster (zona) can lead to HSV (herpes simplex virus)?
How are cold sores (herpes simplex) and canker sores different?
If my husband performs oral sex on me with a cold sore would i contract herpes? I know there are different types of herpes. So perhaps i would just run the risk of a herpes simplex 1 outbreak?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
