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If v. zoster igg positive, that means you have herpes?
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Varicella-zoster: Vz is the causative agent of chickepox which can recur later in life as shingles (herpes zoster). Herpes simplex is a completely different virus with different disease producing capacities.
Answered 10/28/2013
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