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Could having had shingles in the past affect my herpes 1 & 2 blood test?
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No: Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella virus which is also the cause of chicken pox. It is a totally different virus than herpes simplex virus and should not affect your herpes simplex virus antibody levels.
Answered 10/27/2018
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