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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat herpes?
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No, it does not: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (also called Septra or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole) is an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections. It does not stop viruses. Thus, it does not treat herpes infections, which are caused by viruses.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic and herpes is a virus.
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