Can genital herpes be cured completely?

Sep 27, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've always been very careful about personal hygiene, so I don't understand why I still got genital herpes. May I ask the doctor, if the body is infected with the genital herpes virus, can it be completely cured?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
After the body is infected with the genital herpes virus, it generally cannot be completely cured. However, effective methods can help control the virus's stimulation and damage to the body. Genital herpes is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. After infection, antiviral medications such as acyclovir tablets or valacyclovir tablets can be taken orally. It is also important to enhance one's immune system, as a weakened immunity can lead to more severe infections by the herpes virus.