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What can activate dormant hsv1,2? can things like stress, not getting enough sleep, anxiety(intrusive thoughts about your health?

Q: what can activate dormant hsv1,2? can things like stress, not getting enough sleep, anxiety(intrusive thoughts about your health?

: We no not know exactly what activates it or the shingles virus. But some think stress might play a role. But stress is individual. Discuss with you Dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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We no not know exactly what activates it or the shingles virus. But some think stress might play a role. But stress is individual. Discuss with you Dr.

Answered 10/1/2021

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Any imposed stress, either intrinsic to the person (emotiona), or via school, job, poor and erratic sleep , may create conditions which allow activation of the dormant virus of herpes I or II.

Answered 10/1/2021

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What can activate dormant hsv1,2? can things like stress, not getting enough sleep, anxiety(intrusive thoughts about your health?

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