Can gene technology be used to treat genital warts HSV 2?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have genital warts HSV 2. Can you tell me if I can use gene technology to treat HSV 2 genital warts? What is the ability to remove the virus? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist I To Thi Thanh Huong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Women's Health Center, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can I use gene technology to treat HSV 2 genital warts? The doctor would like to answer as follows:
Genital herpes, also known as genital herpes, is an infection of the genital tract, caused by the Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) that causes disease and is sexually transmitted in both men and women. both female. By entering the body through openings in the skin or through mucus, the possibility of sexually transmitting HSV is high.
Genital herpes in general and male genital herpes in particular, if not detected and treated promptly, can easily leave complications.
Herpes Simplex virus that causes genital herpes has two types, HSV 1 and HSV 2. In which:
HSV 1 mainly causes genital herpes in the parts from the waist to the top such as genital herpes in the mouth. , on the lips, cheeks, chest, arms,... HSV 2 often causes genital herpes on the parts from the waist down such as herpes on the buttocks, genitals, legs,... Currently , there is no course to definitively treat genital herpes, because they persist in the body for life. When you do get sick, there are many ways to limit flare-ups, which include medications that suppress the virus, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir. These drugs help ulcers heal faster, and at the same time limit recurrence. Medicines may also be given during or after an outbreak. Thus, at present, there is no method using gene technology to cure completely.
If you still have questions about HSV 2 genital herpes treatment, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!