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Can valtrex (valacyclovir) help herpagina?
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No: Despite the name, herpangina has nothing to do with herpes. It's caused by coxsackie virus, which cannot be treated with Valtrex (valacyclovir) or other anti-herpes medications.
Answered 9/3/2017
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