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About Herpes Simplex Virus

What is Herpes?

Herpes is a common STD caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.

How do I know I have Herpes?

Most people infected with herpes do not have any symptoms. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.

How is it transmitted?

It can be transmitted from having kissing or oral, vaginal and anal intercourse.

What are the symptoms?

When present, the characteristic signs of herpes are itching and painful blisters that appear on the lips, genital or rectal area.

Is herpes the same as genital warts or syphilis?

No. Genital warts is caused by the human papillomavirus while and syphilis is caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum.

Can Herpes be cured?

Unfortunately, there's no FDA-approved cure for herpes. However, antivirals can minimize the severity and duration of an outbreak and also reduce the frequency of future occurrences.

Herpes Outbreak Treatment
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Preventative Treatment

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Our medical quiz may help in your decision making process

Have you been diagnosed with herpes (HSV 1 or 2)?

Do you have frequent herpes outbreaks (>4/year)?

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Do you have a severe form of herpes symptoms?

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Do you have HIV/AIDS?

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Which is more important to you?

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We discourage daily antiviral use if you haven't been diagnosed with herpes. However, you may be treated empirically if you develop the characteristic herpes lesions

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Your Final Result

Have you been diagnosed with herpes (HSV 1 or 2)?

Do you have frequent herpes outbreaks (>4/year)?

Do you have a severe form of herpes symptoms?

Do you have HIV/AIDS?

Which is more important to you?

Based on your responses, you appear to have a mild case of HSV. You may benefit from episodic treatment as needed when a herpes outbreak develops
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Based on your responses, we recommend the preventive treatment option to suppress the virus
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FAQ

Yes! If you're symptomatic or have been exposed to an STI, we can prescribe empiric antibiotics to treat the infection.
Yes, we offer expedited partner treatment for sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, or Trichomonas
Yes! Curedose highly respects patient confidentiality. We follow HIPAA guidelines to keep your data secure and safe. Protected Health Information (PHI) will not be given or sold to unaffiliated third parties. Only your care team can access your health records
For your privacy, Curedose will not appear on your bank or credit card statement. Please look out for an anonymous merchant name. Your bank statement will not show your diagnosis, symptoms or reason for the visit.
We'll treat you again if you test positive within 30 days of the first treatment.
For STIs that require an injection, we recommend seeing a local doctor first. We can provide an oral alternative if seeing a doctor is not feasible.
We offer affordable online lab services. We recommend STI testing one to two weeks after treatment
No! We do not transmit your diagnosis or symptoms to the pharmacy.
The consultation fee is self-paid. However, you may use your insurance to pay for the medication at your preferred pharmacy.
Simply login to your patient portal to track your prescription and treatment plan
Most US pharmacies require the patient's full name to dispense the medication. Adults only may handle prescriptions. If applicable, the pharmacy may ask to see your insurance card or ID card
Yes. Similar to any doctor's office, the patient is responsible for the medication. We prescribe generic or low cost options and offer 80% Rx discounts on most prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
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