Diagnosis your health care provider can usually make a diagnosis of genital herpes based on a physical exam and a history of your sexual activity To confirm a diagnosis, your provider will likely take a sample from an active sore. No existe una cura para el herpes genital Los síntomas suelen volver a aparecer después del primer brote Los medicamentos pueden aliviar los síntomas También pueden reducir el riesgo de contagiar a otras personas
Usar preservativos puede ayudar a prevenir el contagio de una infección por herpes genital. Acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals (sex organs), the skin, the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and widespread herpes virus infections in newborns. Topical acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin, mucous membranes, and genitals (sex organs) Although topical acyclovir will not cure herpes simplex, it may help relieve the pain and discomfort and may help the sores (if any) heal faster. Centers for disease control and prevention Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021.
Sores associated with genital herpes can be small bumps, blisters or open sores Scabs eventually form and the sores heal, but they tend to recur. Healthcare professionals suggest testing people for genital herpes only if they have symptoms or other risk factors or have sex with people who have genital herpes.
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