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A member asked:

Can herpes take 5+ years to show symptoms? i have a rash. its blisters. it only itches. no pain. they tested for shingles but other things too.

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Can take time: Herpes lesion appear periodically with varying time intervals and various stimuli. Having herpes does not rule of shingles.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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