Give it time: For most viruses, like the common cold, the illness is treated symptomatically untill recovery occurs. In some cases such as measles, chicken pox or flu, vaccines provide protection from infection. In other cases including shingles, hepatitis and hiv, treatments exist that may promote healing once the virus is established. Talk to you physician for more details.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Most self heal: The human body generally processes viruses through the immune system and kills them off without any special help. Rest, proper nutrition & fluids are all a person needs to do to support this natural event. Monitoring the situation for evidence of change to a treatable condition is the only extra precaution needed.
Answered 2/14/2013
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