Can Herpes Simplex Be Cured?

There is no absolute cure for herpes simplex. Once you have contracted the virus, the virus lies dormant in the nerve cells and once triggered – becomes active again. The sores can be either oral or genital and can be be contracted by kissing and sexual intercourse. The symptoms are usually recurrent and tend to flare up when your immune system is low or you are generally feeling run down.

However – sometimes, the virus can lie dormant for months or years without any symptoms.

The only treatment available for herpes simplex is topical medications.

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