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Best way to treat vaginal herpes2, prevention, ways to increase immune system. thank you?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medication: Herpes is treated with antiviral medications such as valacylovir and Acyclovir during the time of an outbreak. For people with frequent outbreaks daily suppressive therapy is offered. This can prevent or reduce the frequency of hsv outbreaks.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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