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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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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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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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