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What Do Herpes Effect?
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2
Treatment
Genital herpes cannot be cured. However, antiviral medication can relieve pain and discomfort during an outbreak by healing the sores more quickly. These drugs appear to help during first attacks more than they do in later outbreaks. Medicines used to treat herpes include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
For repeat outbreaks, start the medication as soon as the tingling, burning, or itching begins,...
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From Our Experts
Genital Herpes Medications: Learn more about Zovirax, Valtrex and...
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Pregnancy and Herpes
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When Can I Stop Taking My Herpes Medication?
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Genital Herpes and Depression
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From Our Sources
New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
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Study: Famvir as Effective as Valtrex for Genital Herpes
New research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that the single-day genital herpes drug Famvir is as effective as the... Read more »
Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital H...
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Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBerger JR, Houff S. Neurological complications of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. Arch Neurol. May 2008; 65(5):596-600.Centers for... Read more »
Herpes Esophagitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In most people, antiviral medication such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir can control the infection. Some people also need pain medicine.... Read more »
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