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Is Neosporin Effective In Treatment Of Herpes Sores?
Question: Is it possible to treat herpes sores with Neosporin?
Brief Answer:
No...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Herpes sores are caused by herpes virus infection. It is a viral infection which needs anti-viral cream.
Neosporin is containing antibiotic cream, which is used to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections.
If a herpes sore is co-infected with bacteria and won't heal after using anti-viral cream, then, can use Neosporin to treat the bacterial co-infection. This is happening rarely. Usually, herpes sores do get better after using anti-viral cream (can find at over the counter).
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
No...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Herpes sores are caused by herpes virus infection. It is a viral infection which needs anti-viral cream.
Neosporin is containing antibiotic cream, which is used to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections.
If a herpes sore is co-infected with bacteria and won't heal after using anti-viral cream, then, can use Neosporin to treat the bacterial co-infection. This is happening rarely. Usually, herpes sores do get better after using anti-viral cream (can find at over the counter).
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
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