Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Herpes Curable?
Question: Is there a cure for herpes YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
3 Types of Heroes can occur. Specific drugs available for treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Different types of Herpes can affect the humankind.
1. Herpes Zoster: cure available. Lifetime immunity or immunity for more than 30 years is established following a spell.
2. Herpes Simplex type 1: Not a STD. Usually appears around mouth and nose. Cure available, but recurrences can not be prevented. Suppressive therapy is available.
3. Herpes Simplex type 2: Essentially a STD. Manifests around ano-genital area. Cure available, but recurrences can not be prevented. Suppressive therapy is available. Sexual Partner also has to be examined ant treated.
Dr S.Murugan
3 Types of Heroes can occur. Specific drugs available for treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Different types of Herpes can affect the humankind.
1. Herpes Zoster: cure available. Lifetime immunity or immunity for more than 30 years is established following a spell.
2. Herpes Simplex type 1: Not a STD. Usually appears around mouth and nose. Cure available, but recurrences can not be prevented. Suppressive therapy is available.
3. Herpes Simplex type 2: Essentially a STD. Manifests around ano-genital area. Cure available, but recurrences can not be prevented. Suppressive therapy is available. Sexual Partner also has to be examined ant treated.
Dr S.Murugan
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
