10 Herpes Symptoms in Women
Article Sources
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Herpes Is Incurable
The frequency and severity of herpes outbreaks vary from person to person. One factor that may affect individual outbreaks is the health of the immune system, with the worst outbreaks typically occurring among people with suppressed immune systems. Other factors include stress, other illnesses and certain medications.
There is no cure for genital herpes. Once infection occurs, it persists throughout a person's life, and outbreaks may reoccur. However, medications can reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks. Treatments to manage symptoms are also available.
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