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    Marykate1 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 6, 2015, 06:14 AM
    Genital herpes
    If you've had shingles in the past is it possible you will ever be tested positive for genital herpes ?
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    Aug 6, 2015, 07:05 AM
    It really depends on the test. I didn't know this, but after a little research I found out that both the shingles virus and genital herpes belong to the same virus family. If you use a certain test then you could generate a false positive. A specific test should be used to differentiate the two viruses. Why are you asking this?
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    Aug 6, 2015, 08:28 AM
    I had shingles years ago and now they tested a culture and say I'm positive for type2 herpes.
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    Aug 6, 2015, 12:58 PM
    Has your partner been tested?

    I would honestly go and get retested with a test specific for genital herpes. The shingles could be giving you a false positive.
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