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I hve genital hsv1&found a bump w no symptms.doc sed its 99% not outbrk.gave me fucidin to treat.if its herpes,would this ointment heal it regardless?

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Dr. Reza Emami answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: It helps with treatment of bacterial infections, HSV is a viral infection, recommend follow up with your primary care provider, I hope this helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: Fucidin will not help viral lesions, unless they are infected with a bacteria susceptible to fucidin.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

I hve genital hsv1&found a bump w no symptms.doc sed its 99% not outbrk.gave me fucidin to treat.if its herpes,would this ointment heal it regardless?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Reza Emami answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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