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Hello i wanted to know what will happen if genital herpes is left untreated? and is there something that i can do for the sores as my doctor wont be opening for another two weeks so is there i can do in the meantime?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Genital herpes: With or without treatment, symptoms will clear within a few weeks. Herpes is permanent. If HSV2 (like most cases) you can expect recurrent outbreaks 3 to 10 times a year, usually milder than the first one. The virus is often present between outbreaks and can be transmitted sexually to uninfected partners. If HSV1 (from oral sex), fewer outbreaks and less virus between outbreaks. See comment below.

Answered 12/31/2020

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