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As a result, shingles is also known as herpes zoster. But the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles isn't the same virus that causes cold sores or genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted infection. More @Wikipedia
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- Shingles - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicAs a result, shingles is also known as herpes zoster. But the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles isn't the same virus that causes cold sores or genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted infection.
- Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 things you didn’t know about cold soresThe problem is people can spread the herpes virus whether they develop cold sores or not. Herpes virus spreads through physical contact, like kissing, sharing a toothbrush – even sharing a drinking glass – or through sexual contact.
- Genital herpes - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicYour health care provider can usually make a diagnosis of genital herpes based on a physical exam and a history of your sexual activity. To confirm a diagnosis, your provider will likely take a sample from an active sore.
- Cold sore - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually causes cold sores. HSV-2 is often the cause of genital herpes. But either type can spread to the face or genitals through close contact, such as kissing or oral sex.
- Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicGenital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. Genital herpes can often be spread by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
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