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Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?

Charlotte Grayson, M.D.
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The antiviral drugs, acyclovir, Valtrex and Famvir are effective at reducing herpes outbreak frequency by 70%. And in healthy adults with normal immune systems, these medicines always improve symptoms related to herpes.

 

So, if your antiviral meds don't seem to be working, it's time to see your doctor to see what else may be happening.

 

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There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes.

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