Question 1

how can you tell if someone has herpes? and what different types are there? is there a cure for herpes or not?

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About herpes: If a patient sees no lesions, it is hard to guess whether or not any symptoms are from herpes. One's doctor can help by doing blood tests for herpes antibodies. If symptoms are happening often, perhaps a trial of preventive medication can be done if the blood antibodies are positive for herpes. The partner's antibodies should be checked too, because one typically only catches herpes from a person.

Question 2

can herpes be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes simplex virus, like all members of this group of viruses, acts like a squatter.  Sets up shop in your body and remains there for the rest of your life, although you may never have symptoms.

Question 3

how can someone cure herpes ?

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You can't cure: Herpes simplex infection but it can be treated with antiviral medications.

Question 4

can a person cure there herpes?

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No cure, can treat: Herpes is a virus that once you have, it can stay hidden in the skin. Your immune system keeps it from multiplying and causing the breakout or sores. When your immune system is weaker, like when it is busy fighting off a cold, the virus comes out to the surface. We do have medication that can help keep the virus from coming out, but there is no cure that will totally wipe it out of your system.

Question 5

can you cure herpes out ur body?

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Not by medication: Not by medication.  But, your body could kill the virus if it does not make it to hide some of it in your CNS.

Question 6

is there any way to cure a person of herpes?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no cure for herpes, just treatment of outbreaks or chronic suppression with anti-herpes medications.

Question 7

i believe i have herpes. what can i do to cure it?

Accepted Answer

There is not a: 'cure' per se. But it can be treated with antiviral medications. See your physician for acurate diagnosis ; a treatment plan.

Question 8

do you think there will be a herpes cure in the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

Herpes ?'s: Herpes is a virus, and very contagious.  It can be treated with antiviral medications (Zovirax, Valtrex, etc) and is activated by stress/anxiety. See your physician for testing to be certain (IgM or IgG antibodies) and a prescription if positive. Unfortunately, there is no actual "cure" once acquired.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of herpes and how long it last? can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

"Herpes is Forever": There was an ironic quip that while love may fade.....
It has no cure but some symptom relief is possible. It simply goes into ; out of remissions throughout life. Stress - physical or emotional can bring it out of retirement - general good health can keep it at rest. When you see your doctor, ask for guidance on managing it but definitely use condoms always but especially when sores are present.

Question 10

can herpes be cured if you get it taken care of before it forms completely?

Accepted Answer

No.: Once you contract herpes, it stays with you for life.There are medicines that help control it and make it behave, but you must consider yourself a carrier and can be contagious, even if you have no obvious lesions...Therefore, you must always have safe sex ( condom ) in order not to infect your partner.

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