is genital herpes cureable?
110404
Nope.  The most common problem that I have seen with genital herpes is that when a woman has it and gives birth, if she has any evidence of an outbreak of it at time of delivery, doctors usually do a Csection to prevent the baby from getting it.  This is because occasionally (probably not too common) a baby will acquire it at birth and less often still have a serious problem.  I wouldn't want my wife having to face C sections like that.  It is a very traumatic way to have a baby and it tends to limit how many she will have.  Of course she could refuse the Csections and elect to see what happens.  She may well luck out and not have any serious herpes infections in her babies.  They aren't likely to get it, if she doesn't have an outbreak when they come out.
490026
Genital herpes lesions will usually appear in numbers.  In men the lesions may look like ulcers (open sores). Typically the lesions begin as blisters that erupt, become ulcers and often heal in 5 to 7 days.  The lesions are painful and there may be swelling in the lymph nodes at the groin.  There may be some drainage from the erupted blisters. You may even run a low-grade fever.  A pimple will appear to be just that.  You haven't said how long you've had this but if it doesn't go away in about 2 weeks from the first day you noticed it or if it worsens or spreads, check with your doctor for further evaluation.  In the meantime, keep your penis clean (in every sense of the word) and abstain from sex until this is resolved or until you get a doctor's diagnosis.
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if you are a child..please do not read this message......yes, your partner can give you genital herpes if he has an active fever blister (herpes simplex) and performs oral. now, studies has also shown herpes carriers are transmitting the disease even when the herpes sores are not present.
470530
NO, not at all. Genital warts is caused by the Human Pappiloma Virus. Some people carry this virus and never develop warts, because there are so many strains of it. However, some strains cause cervical cancer in women. Herpes causes sores that can be painful. There are daily treatments for herpes, but I'm not sure if there are for the warts. But there is no cure for either, so that may be why people get them confused.
226428
You cannot cure genital warts.  If you have them, you will always carry the virus.  This does not mean you will always have warts though - you simply have the virus in your blood.\n\nThere are tons of products on the internet that claim to cure everything.  The reason is because some people believe everything they see - and some people are very desperate for a cure - and others take advantage of that by selling things that do not work.\n\nYou can get tested free of charge at many Planned Parenthoods, or at Family Planning or STD clinics through your local or state department of health.  It's confidential and no one will ever find out - not even your parents.
738058
No, there are no cures for viruses. You can treat the symptoms, but the virus will still be there. At this point, the best that you can do is get vaccinated, or catch the disease and develop immunity.
852741
Herpes is a viral sexually transmitted disease. there is no cure, however the symptoms can be treated. one of the most common drugs used is Valtrex. herpes is transmitted through unprotected oral, anal, and vaginal sex...and skin to skin contact. they are painful red sores and you can have herpes but have no sores or symptoms. there are things that are known as outbreaks, where you will get at least one sore (maybe many) and they will eventually go away but you still have the virus and you can pass it on. outbreaks may happen as frequently as every few weeks, or as infrequently as every few years. it depends on the person. drugs like Valtrex help lessen the symptoms, suppress the virus, and lead to less outbreaks...and the outbreaks you do have are less painful. you can get tested for herpes through a blood test if you have no sores present.
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Absolutely not.  The new thinking on herpes is that it is possible to become cured if you go long enough without and outbreak.  However, we are talking something in the order of 10 years without sign of the disease.  5 months?  pffft.  Means nothing.
65902
You can't. Herpes Simplex 1 is incurrable. The most you can do is to keep them at bay. One way that has helped me is when I eat or drink orange juice, I brush my teeth with baking soda. If one occurs, I put allum on it. Burns like crazy, but it coterizes the sore.\n\nKeep from eating chocolates and nuts. I hear that irritates them.
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How Do I Know If I Have It? \n\n\nTo see if you have the virus, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. \n\nWhat Are the Treatments? \n\nYou can't cure a cold sore, but you can alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice, and using over-the-counter remedies. Look for medicines that contain numbing agents such as phenol and emollients to reduce cracking and soften scabs. Abreva is an over the counter topical remedy used to help speed healing and minimize pain from a cold sore.\n\nIf your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence. The antiviral agents currently available for treatment include acyclovir, famciclovir and valcyclovir.  These oral medications are more effective in treatment when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak.\n\nCold sores can become complicated by a bacterial infection so it is also important to keep them clean by washing gently with soap and water as needed.\n\nHow Can I Prevent Them? \n\nWash your hands after touching a cold sore. \nDon't rub your eyes after touching your cold sore; you could develop an ocular herpes infection, which may lead to blindness if left untreated. \nDon't touch your genitals after touching your cold sore; you could develop genital herpes. \nReplace your toothbrush. \nEat foods high in lysine, or take supplements. \nDon't kiss someone who has a cold sore or use the same utensils, towels, or razors. \nUse sunscreen to the face and lips before prolonged exposure to the sun. \nCold sores -- also called fever blisters -- are a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). These blisters are usually caused by HSV Type 1 but can less commonly be due to HSV Type 2. They may show up anywhere on your body but are most likely to appear on your gums, the outside of your mouth and lips, your nose, cheeks, or fingers. Blisters form, then break and ooze; a yellow crust develops and eventually sloughs off, revealing new skin underneath. The sores usually last seven to 10 days and are contagious until they crust over completely.\n\nNinety percent of all people get at least one cold sore in their lives. This first occurrence is often the worst. Some children who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first infection, many people develop antibodies and never have another cold sore. About 40% of American adults, however, have repeated cold sores. \n\nAlthough cold sores generally are not serious, the infection may be life-threatening for anyone who has AIDS or whose immune system is depressed by other disorders or medications. \n\nThe infection from a cold sore may cause blindness if it spreads to the eye; herpes is a frequent cause of infectious blindness. \n\nWhat Causes Them? \n\n Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)-Type 1, which is transmitted by such forms of contact as kissing an infected person or sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors. Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus Type 2. A person with a cold sore who performs oral sex on another person can give that person genital lesions with HSV-1. \n\nSores may develop as late as 20 days after exposure to the virus. Once the virus enters your body, it may emerge years later at or near the original site of entry. Approximately 2 days before an attack you may experience itching or sensitivity at the site. The virus may be triggered by certain foods, stress, fever, colds, allergies, sunburn, and menstruation.
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If you're asking, how long until an STD is cured, the answer would depend on the STD.  \n\nSome are cureable with anti-biotics.  Others are viral and cures have not yet been found.  AIDS, Herpes, Hepatitis, and Genital warts are viral, and therefore not curable. \n\nChlymidia and Gonnorrhea are bacterial and are curable.\n\nAnd, Syphilis is always treatable but curable only if diagnosed early.\n\nHere is a link that will educate you about S.T.D.s, including many that I didn't mention.  \n\nhttp://www.mydna.com/health/sexual/std/o/chlamydia.html
1002619
yes, you can contract herpes through oral sex.  be careful, because you can contract it even if the person is not currently experiencing an outbreak.
432505
yes. you can get herpies anywhere by any kind of genital contact even if the person doesnt have an outbreak.
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Here is some information on genital herpes.\n\n\nGenital herpes\n\nOnce the herpes virus is in your body, it's there for good.        \n\nSigns and symptoms\nMany people show no signs of the virus. Others don't recognise the symptoms if they're very mild. Symptoms can develop at any time after contact with the virus, but for most people it takes around three to four days.\n\nSymptoms include: \n\nfluid-filled blisters that burst leaving painful sores \nflu-like symptoms - headache, backache, swollen glands in the groin or fever\ntingling or itching sensation in the genitals or anal area\npain when passing urine\n\nLeft untreated, the symptoms last approximately two to three weeks. Recurrent infections are milder and symptoms clear up more quickly (within a week).\n\nIt is possible to get herpes simplex by having sex with an infected person who has never had any signs or symptoms.\n\nYou can't catch genital herpes from hugging, sharing baths, towels, cups, plates or cutlery, or from toilet seats or swimming pools.
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It depends on the STD you have.  Some, like herpes, are not curable, just managed while others like syphilis are curable if caught early enough.  I'm pretty sure you can get stuff for crabs over the counter but anything else I think you need a prescription.  If you don't want to go to your family physician then I suggest you go to planned parenthood.  The most important things about STD's are to get treated early and inform ll sex partners as soon as possible
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I don't believe that. Whether you have the warts or not, you still have the virus. HPV is not curable. The only thing you can do is treat it. As long as you have HPV you will be able to pass it. \n\nI have HPV and I have developed genital warts and cervical cancer from it. Even though I have treated both, I CAN still pass the virus. It's the same with genital herpes. Even if you aren't having an outbreak you CAN still pass the virus.
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The guy above doesn't know what he's talking about!!!!!!!\nYes you can. Giving Or*l Sex to someone who has an STD can tansmit it to the mouth, thort, and sometimes the stomach. Herpes type2 AKA Genital Herpes has been seen in all 3 places above.