Can genital herpes be cured?

Most genital herpes can be clinically cured through general treatment and medication, but it is prone to recurrence and has not yet been effectively cured. Most patients with genital herpes can be clinically cured after treatment, i.e., the disappearance of systemic symptoms such as fatigue, herpes and other skin lesions subside, local pain, lymph node enlargement and other manifestations disappear. However, it is prone to recurrence and there is no effective means to cure it. The treatment of genital herpes mainly focuses on the disease-causing virus – herpes simplex virus for antiviral treatment, commonly used drugs include ganciclovir, acyclovir and so on. Personal hygiene should be observed in daily life, keeping the affected area clean and avoiding unclean sex. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment. The use of specific drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.