Learn about Herpes Treatment Options

Once you learn that you have herpes and come to terms with that fact, you will need to decide how you want to deal with the condition. There are many treatment options. It is important to make clear that there is no cure for the virus. However, there are many options that seem to be effective in limiting, if not controlling, the symptoms brought on by the illness.

For starters, let’s examine the use of acyclovir for this condition. Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine, which means it is designed to control a virus. Of course, in this case we are talking about confronting the herpes virus. This medicine has been used to prevent infections such as the ones caused by shingles.

If you have other health conditions and concerns, acyclovir may not be the right choice for your treatment of the viral condition. People with kidney disease, and women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not use this medicine. Some people have been known to have an unusual and severe allergic reaction to acyclovir.

Though there is no conclusive evidence to support the use of bee propolis as an effective remedy. Research has shown that the natural resin made by bees has displayed anti-viral activity against the herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and the herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) viruses. Propolis used on the skin may help heal sores and lesions.

Propolis still needs more extensive human studies to determine its ultimate role as a remedy. However, animal and laboratory studies suggest that it is a viable treatment for infections caused by oral bacteria, urine bacteria and genital herpes. There is much hope that this substance will indeed prove capable and worthy of being added to the list of herpes treatment options.

It is important to remember that no matter the visible signs—or lack of visible signs—the virus can be transmitted from one person to another during intimate contact and precautions should be taken to prevent spread of the condition.

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