Genital herpes is categorized as primary, recurrent, and frequently recurring, and there are differences in the treatment cycle, which may be days, weeks, or even months.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by herpes simplex virus infection, which is chronic, recurrent and difficult to cure.
1. Primary: Patients with primary genital herpes are usually treated with antiviral drugs for 7 to 10 days for clinical cure.
2. Recurrent type: treatment starts within 24 hours of the onset of prodromal symptoms or the appearance of skin lesions, and the general course of treatment is about 5 days.
3. Frequent relapse type: for those who have 6 or more relapses within 1 year, in order to reduce the frequency of relapse, the treatment can be continued with medication, usually for 6 to 12 months.
Due to the large differences between individuals, the specific treatment measures are different, and the treatment cycle also has some differences, it is recommended that patients actively consult the doctor, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.