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Suggest Treatment For HSV2 Viral Infection

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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Question: Can Herpes be treated , I am suffering from
Hsv 2 for last 2.5 years
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes herpes can be treated .

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thanks for writing ,
Herpes can be treated with appropriate anti viral drugs .
The treatment depends on hoe frequent the recurring episodes are and how long it stays before waning off.
As you are affected for more than 2 years with HSv2 long term suppressive treatment with anti viral drug ( acyclovir commonly used ) will help you to cure of the viral load and recurring infection.
The dosage and drug usage has be calculated on the basis of the leshion and clinical examination , so visiting your treating physician is advised .
Hope helped you ,
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (22 hours later)
Dear doc ,

Thanks for the reply this means that herpes can be cured for
Permanent basis . You mentioned viral load .
Could you please explain to me what is this term Viral load .
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,possible with complete course of Anti viral.

Detailed Answer:

Hello there,
Thanks for follow up,
The treatment success, in case of viral infection depends on eliminating the infecting viral load (The amount of virus in the involved body fluid) to a minimal level from which it wont able to produce any further clinical infection.
But in case of herpes infection, even with proper treatment, residual viral particles reside in the nerve endings, which can cause relapse (another episodes in future).
So if you want a permanent cure, you have to follow the complete course of anti viral therapy based on your viral load as prescribed by treating physician.
Hope helped you,
Feel free to contact me again anytime for any clarifications or further assistance in future.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For HSV2 Viral Infection

Brief Answer: Yes herpes can be treated . Detailed Answer: Hello , Thanks for writing , Herpes can be treated with appropriate anti viral drugs . The treatment depends on hoe frequent the recurring episodes are and how long it stays before waning off. As you are affected for more than 2 years with HSv2 long term suppressive treatment with anti viral drug ( acyclovir commonly used ) will help you to cure of the viral load and recurring infection. The dosage and drug usage has be calculated on the basis of the leshion and clinical examination , so visiting your treating physician is advised . Hope helped you , Take care.