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Can genital herpes weaken immune system?
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Yes: Any viral infection can weaken your immune system. Also, a weak immune system increases the risk of recurrent outbreaks of HSV. You need to do things to boost your immune system, like eating right, getting plenty of rest, not smoking. Vitamin supplementation is of questionable benefit, but it wouldn't hurt.
Answered 12/8/2014
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