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Herpes Simplex : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
  • No Known Treatment Procedures

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Herpes simplex
Some cases are mild and may not need treatment. People who have severe or prolonged outbreaks (especially if it is the first episode), people with immune system problems, or those with frequent recurrences will benefit from antiviral medications s...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 30, 2009
Herpes Simplex
There is no cure for HSV infection although there are antiviral drugs available that have some effect in lessening the symptoms and decreasing the length of herpes outbreaks. There is evidence that some of these drugs may also prevent future outb...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Herpes Simplex
There are three drugs proven to treat genital herpes symptoms: acyclovir, sold under the brand name Zovirax, Famvir, and Valtrex. These are all taken in pill form.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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