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Genital herpes cannot be cured. However, antiviral treatment can relieve the symptoms. Medication can quickly relieve the pain and discomfort during an outbreak, and can shorten healing time. Medications have been shown to speed healing and relieve symptoms in first attacks more...[read article]

Tests for Genital Herpes

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 Antigen Detection Test
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Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus.Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elb...  More
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Tzanck preparation is a rapid test done to diagnose infections caused by herpesviruses. Cells are examined under a microscope for signs of infection.Herpesviruses a...  More
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Herpes viral culture of a lesion is a laboratory test to check if a skin sample is infected with the herpes simplex virus.Culture- herpes simplex virus; Herpes simp...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Genital Herpes

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ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in...  More
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VALACYCLOVIR (val ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infect...  More
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Antiviral; prodrug of penciclovir; nucleoside derived from guanine.  More
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FOSCARNET (fos KAR net) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include...  More
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CIDOFOVIR (si DOF o veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. It is commonly used to treat cytom...  More
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ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Genital Herpes What's this?

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Transparent gel from the pulp of the meaty leaves of Aloe vera has been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns, and numerous ...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil is purported to have antiseptic properties, and has been used t...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Propolis is a natural resin created by bees, used in the construction of hives. Propolis is produced from the buds of conifer and poplar tress, in combination with ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Echinacea species are perennials which belong to the Aster family and which originate in eastern North America. Traditionally used for a range of infections and mal...  More
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The medicinally used part of licorice is the root and dried rhizome of the low-growing shrub Glycyrrhiza glabra . Currently, most licorice is produced in Greece, Tu...  More
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