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Hi I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over a year now (since Oct 2012 to present) and I was told that he has herpes. There was no outbreak till today he told me he was sore there and suspected that it flares up again, i like to know what I she do and to help him
Hi and thanks for the query, There are anti viral drugs available to treat herpes infections like Lovir. These could be taken by mouth and creams depending on the intensity and at times injections. However, special hygienic measures to avoid reinfections are needed. Screening for other sexually transmitted infections in necessary and you should be treated as couple. Kind regards
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What Is The Remedy For Herpes?
Hi and thanks for the query, There are anti viral drugs available to treat herpes infections like Lovir. These could be taken by mouth and creams depending on the intensity and at times injections. However, special hygienic measures to avoid reinfections are needed. Screening for other sexually transmitted infections in necessary and you should be treated as couple. Kind regards