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Can bactrim tablets be effective in treating genital herpes?i am also on art?

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Dr. Alejandra Moscoso-agosto answered

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No: Bactrim is an antibiotic, which targets and kills bacteria. Herpes is a virus, and is not affected by antibiotics.

Answered 10/9/2020

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