Does Intake Of Acyclovir Help In Treating Herpes?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

Question: I have been expose to herpes. My partner is being treated without any lab work. He is taking acyclovir. Is this normally prescribed without a diagnosis? Or is it possible that he is being dishonest and knows he is infected?

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is appropriate drug to treat herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM
Herpes can be diagnosed based on the physical examination and treatment can be given based on this. Lab work is not always required.

No need to worry about the Acyclovir. It is antiviral agent and right drug for herpes. It will take care of the Herpes simplex.

To comment on his status, I have to examine him, without examination it is not possible to diagnose herpes.

Hope this helps.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina