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The herpes shingles virus is can spread even when there are no visible sores and the skin is still healthy. When one of the herpes simplex viruses enters the body via a cut or scrape and moves through the nerves, it causes herpes. When this virus becomes active, it may cause sores to appear on the skin. Herpes viruses can spread when they touch open wounds or cuts in the skin, or when they get into the mouth, vagina, penis, or anus.