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Hi Respected doctor, I have been suffering from genital herpes since 1 year I used acyclovir but some one told me it is a symptomatic treatment only it will not cure herpes. Now I started homeo since 1 month. How long should I use to eradicate the virus.
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Genital herpes cannot be cured. Antiviral medicine (acyclovir and related drugs) may relieve pain and discomfort and help the outbreak go away faster. It may also reduce the number of outbreaks.
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Genital herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection. You can prevent catching genital herpes by using a condom every time you have sex, including oral and anal sex. Condoms are not 100% effective in preventing herpes but they lower your risk of contracting the virus considerably.
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