A member asked:

Do you think we will have a vaccine or cure for herpes 1/2 this decade?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

We all hope so but nobody knows the answer to your question.

Answered 5/31/2021

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Because of the ability of the Herpesvirus to "hide" within infected nerve cells, and reactivate when the body is stressed, all the treatments and vaccines being researched aim to just keep the virus dormant (without symptoms). There is no cure and no current research is attempting a cure since this is not a life threatening disease. Valtrex has been shown to be effective in preventing spread.

Answered 5/31/2021

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