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What meds to take to get rid of vaginal herpes i was diagnose with genital herpes and fishy odor will it ever go away?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Herpes: Your doctor should prescribe an antiviral, like valcyclovir for the herpes. The fishy odor may be related to an infection called bacterial vaginosis, which would need antibiotic treatment.

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Answered 12/13/2014

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