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What's cure for herpes?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No cure,just : Treatment.One can take medicine to control outbreaks and viral shedding but barrier protection is best to reduce risk to partner.

Answered 4/13/2014

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There is none: Both type i and type ii can be managed.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Herpes simplex: Once infected with this virus it remains in your body for the remainder of your life. It cannot be "cured" in the sense that it is eradicated, but the frequency and severity of recurrences and the duration of illness may be shortened by the use of Acyclovir and its salts.

Answered 6/24/2014

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