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There any cure for herpes?
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Controlling = curing: antiviral medications, e.g. acyclovir, help to control herpes outbreaks, it can also shorten the duration and limit recurrence, taking good care of yourself helps a lot too, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and get enough sleep, get treated early to prevent complications
Answered 8/30/2015
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No definitive cure: There is suppressive anti-viral therapy and therapy for acute herpes breakouts, Consult your physician. If genital herpes, always use condoms.
Answered 8/30/2015
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