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After an exposure tested negative for hiv at 8 months with equal and cmia methods (2tests. I had an episode of herpes zoster at 12 months after exposure .is there any relation with hiv and shingles .do I need more tests.
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People with HIV are more likely to experience shingles, and shingles-related complications, than the general population. Shingles causes a painful, itchy rash. It develops from the herpes varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.
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