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Herpes Question – Is there a cure for herpes?

Is there are cure for herpes? How far are we from a cure? – Allen

QA: Why does relaxing help prevent herpes outbreaks

Question: I was told by a doctor that when I get an outbreak of the herpes simplex virus, I should take some medication but really also try to relax. How does relaxing really help my problem? Answer: Relaxing, or rather, reducing stress in your body strengthens your immune system which in turn helps it fight [...]

QA: Now I feel itching on my mouth. I have some blisters.

Question: I might have done a bad thing. I kissed a girl last weekend. Now I feel itching on my mouth. I have some blisters. What should I do?!?! Could I have herpes? Answer: Yes you could but it’s hard to tell without a real medical diagnosis so the best advice would be for you [...]

When Can I Stop Herpes Medication?

I’ve had the disease for some time now and have been on medication. Recently, I’ve been told by my doctor that I’m safe and can probably stop taking my medication Acyclovir . Could this be true?

Herpes Question – Can it spread without a breakout?

Can herpes be passed to a person when the person that has it isn’t having a breakout? – Farrah

Are mouth sores the same as cold sores?

Question: I kissed a girl I just met the other night at a party and now I have sores in my mouth. Could this be herpes? Please help I am really worried. – Ralph

Can I get herpes just by kissing

Question: Can I get herpes by just kissing someone?

Question: Is There A Cure For Herpes?

Answer: Right now genital herpes and oral herpes are only treatable, not curable. But a July 2008 letter to the editor that appeared in Nature suggests that that may not always be the case.

Herpes Question – Is my sex life over?

I have Herpes. Is my sex life over? – Nathan

Can my baby be infected with herpes during my pregnancy?

No you’re baby cannot be infected inside the womb.