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I had chinkenpox in my child hood will i test positive for herpes simplex virus igg?

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No: You would test positive for varicella igg. But if you've ever had a cold sore, that could cause a positive herpes simplex test.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2018

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