A member asked:

Had positive results on a hsv 1/2 test and was told to get retested in 6 months. is it possible for this to be a false positive due to chickenpox shot?

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VZV and HSV: Hsv1 causes cold sores in the mouth and lip area and over 80% people have positive blood tests to this virus. Hsv2 causes genital herpes and is less common. The combined hsv1/hsv2 test would be positive if you had either of these viruses. Ask for a split test to see if you are positive for either one separately. Vzv causes chickenpox and is a different virus and doesn't usually cross-react.

Answered 6/13/2013

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