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Answer: Varicella-zoster virus (also called herpes zoster). This causes chickenpox and shingles which are occasionally mistaken for herpes simplex. Shingles is a recurrence of chickenpox and in the elderly it may cause painful nerve damage. Cytomegalovirus (...

Frequently Asked Questions | Herpes Viruses Association

Answer: Antibodies against B virus are generally not protective in the sense that they will prevent another infection or even a reactivation of a latent infection. This situation is similar to what is seen for herpes simplex infections. High levels of antibo...

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