About Us | Privacy | Site Map
Font Size
A
A
A

Genital Herpes (cont.)

Outlook

Treatment of genital herpes does not cure the disease. The virus usually lives (in an inactive form) in an infected person throughout their lifetime. Most people (85%) with genital herpes will have recurring outbreaks - sometimes 6 to 10 a year. Recurrences are likely to have less severe symptoms and sores usually last a shorter period of time.



Next: For More Information »

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Genital Herpes

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

What were effective treatments for your genital herpes?

Anonymously share your comment to help others. Viewer Comments FAQs
Be the first to submit a comment

Submit Your Review


Printer-Friendly Format  |  Email to a Friend

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

Are You Depressed? Take the Quiz




Read What Your Physician is Reading on eMedicine

Herpes Simplex »

Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are ubiquitous, extremely host-adapted pathogens that can cause a wide variety of illnesses.

Read More on eMedicine »

Medical Dictionary