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21 Treatments for Herpes

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Tests

9	Prescribed Medications

6	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

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 outbreaks. For the best results drug ...[read article]

Treatment News for Herpes

Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- A specialized kind of immune cell that patrols the skin of peo...
Ritual in Some Jewish Circumcisions Raises Risk of Herpes Infection: Report
THURSDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- The practice of "oral-genital suction" performed during some O...
Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression
MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that people who are infected with both HI...

Tests for Herpes

1. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 Antigen Detection Test
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. 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
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. 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
6. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test for Herpes Simplex
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Prescribed Medications for Herpes

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. 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
3. acyclovir topical(Zovirax Topical , Zovirax) ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include cold ... More
4. cidofovir(Vistide ) 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
5. famciclovir(Famvir )
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
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Herbs and Supplements for Herpes What's this?

1. Zinc Zinc has been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by the clinical data ... More Efficacy Grade B
2. 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
3. honey Honey is a sweet, viscid fluid produced by honeybees ( Apis melliflera ) from the nectar of flowers. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS), but there have been ... More Efficacy Grade C
4. rhubarb preparation Chinese herbalists have relied on rhubarb rhizomes and roots for thousands of years. The rhizomes and roots contain powerful anthraquinones and tannins that act as ... More Efficacy Grade C
5. licorice 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
6. cat's claw Originally found in Peru, the use of cat's claw ( Uncaria tomentosa ) has been said to date back to the Inca civilization, possibly as far back as 2,000 years.... More
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