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I was diagnosed with genital herpes in Nov last year and ever since I had 3 recurring episodes in the interval of four months. Twice in between the Genital herpes episodes, I was also diagnosed balanitis Candida and was given fluconazole tab for 4 weeks for it. HIV and HCV test were negative. For Herpes doctor gave me acyclovir for 5 days whenever it happened. My question is - 1.Do I need to undergo suppressive therapy by way of taking acyclovir daily and for how long? 2. Will I catch any other disease/STD or medical issue because of Genital herpes even I don't have sex until I get married and practice safe sex? 3. Does Genital Herpes suppresses my immunity and I tend to fall sick easily in my life? 4.Do I need to have any vaccination to protect myself from other STDs and HIV, if yes, then which vaccination?
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1. Suppressive therapy whenever required. 2. You dont catch other diseases because of Herpes. 3. No does not suppress immunity. 4. There are no vaccinations available for STDs except Hep-B which all should take
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