The claim
All types of herpes infections are sexually transmitted
Rating
Only a particular type of Herpes, called the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), is spread through sexual activity. Herpes Zoster, also referred to as Shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the childhood chicken pox virus in adulthood
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Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026