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Difference in Types?

Can someone explain to me the differences in types of herpes please? I dont know much about it but I suspect I could have it.
Im trying to hear from people who do?
Thank you.
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3112316 tn?1341842382
If you are concerned you have contacted HSV1 (oral Herpes) or HSV2 (genital Herpes) I suggest you go and get an IGg antibody test as this will indicate whether or not you have the STD HSV (Herpes Simplex) Anything above a 0.9 on the IGg test is considered a positive.
Herpes Zooster is in the form of Chicken pox and Shingles is also a variant of Herpes Zooster. NOTE HERPES ZOOSTER AND HERPES SIMPLEX! Two different strains of the virus.
That is all I can remember off the top of my head.
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101028 tn?1419603004
I think the herpes handbook by terri warren, our herpes expert here on medhelp, will much better answer your questions. just google it - it comes right up and it's free :)

grace
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Called herpes simplex 1 that is in mouth inside the mouth .. Herpes simplex 2 that is in the private area.. There are soo many type of herpes . Herpes shingles , chicken pots, zoter I think I can't spell but ya I got positive for herpes simplex iGg but it won't tell me if I have 1 or 2 I think one because I got sore in my lip and when I went to see it in the mirror I got pimples roof of my mouth..
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