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13 Treatments for Herpes Simplex

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Tests

7	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

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. Formulas applied to the surface of the skin provide little benefit, and they are not recommended. Drug therapy...[read article]

Tests for Herpes Simplex

1. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Culture The herpes viral culture of lesion test, also known as the herpes simplex virus culture, is a laboratory test that is used to determine if a skin sore contains the ... More
2. Tzanck Smear Tzanck preparation is a rapid test done to diagnose infections caused by herpesviruses. Cells are examined under a microscope for signs of infection. More
3. HSV 1 and 2 Antibody Assay Test The serum herpes simplex antibodies test is designed to determine whether you have been infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This test does not actually ch... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 Antigen Detection Test
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Prescribed Medications for Herpes Simplex

1. acyclovir(Zovirax ) 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
2. valacyclovir(Valtrex ) 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
3. famciclovir(Famvir )
4. acyclovir injection(Zovirax , Acyclovir Sodium) 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
5. trifluridine ophthalmic(Viroptic , Trifluridine) TRIFLURIDINE (trye FLURE i deen) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat eye infections caused by a virus, such as herpes infection. More
6. penciclovir topical(Denavir ) PENCICLOVIR (pen SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include co... More
7. foscarnet(Foscavir ) 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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Herbs and Supplements for Herpes Simplex What's this?

1. chlorophyllin Chlorophyll is a chemoprotein commonly known for its contribution to the green pigmentation in plants, and is related to protoheme, the red pigment of blood. It can... More Efficacy Grade C
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