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Good morning, if i contract herpes what medicines can i take and is it curable?

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Not curable: There is no cure for herpes, but it is a very treatable disease and for most patients is actually not a big deal. There is a lot of stigma around herpes, so people are afraid of it, but it’s actually not a big deal. There are many anti-viral medications such as Valtrex that you can take to treat outbreaks if you had it.

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Answered 5/20/2018

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