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What drug can i use to treat herpes. because it keeps coming virtually every three - four months thanks?

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

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Antivirals: Unfortunately Herpes is never eradicated from the body you may take antivirals like acyclovir to treat outbreaks and be on prophylactic doses to try to decease recurrence. See your doctor.

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Answered 3/5/2015

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