Below is a summary of the Herpes family of viruses. I think they ALL can set us up for MS or cause a "flair". This is my summary and I hope it is correct.

Herpes simplex virus HSV-1 Oral herpes(fever
blisters)


Herpes simplex virus HSV-2 Genital herpes


Varicella-zoster virus(VZV) Chickenpox, shingles


Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) Infectious
mononucleosis


Cytomegalovirus(CMV) "Mono-like" illness,
Infections in Immune-compromised patients


Human herpesvirus-6 HHV-6 Roseola, "mono-like"
illness ----Possible MS and chronic fatigue syndrome


Human herpesvirus-7 HHV-7 "Mono-like" illness,
pityriasis rosea


Human herpesvirus-8 HHV-8 Kaposi's sarcoma


I hope it helps clarify this subject.


jackD