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Is there a cure for herpes...
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No: Their is treatment antiviral medications to reduce outbreaks and to treat out breaks.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Herpes is forever: Once you have herpes you will always have it in your body. There is no cure. Acute flair ups can be treated with an antiviral and an antiviral can be prescribed daily to prevent outbreaks.
Answered 3/27/2014
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