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I've recently been diagnosed with herpes zoster. i emediately tested for hiv, i am negative. could this mean i have a different chronic disease? if so what test need to be performed to check for other chronic diseases?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Herpes zoster : Having herpes zoster means that your immune system was stressed. This can be from numerous issues, we can screen only a few on based lab testing. For the first time in my experience, I have seen many young patients with herpes zoster, probably related to the stress of the pandemic. You should see a doctor in person

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/19/2021

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A member asked:

I've recently been diagnosed with herpes zoster. i emediately tested for hiv, i am negative. could this mean i have a different chronic disease? if so what test need to be performed to check for other chronic diseases?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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