Can Herpes Be Cured?

Question
Hello doctor,
Can you tell me if Herpes is curable? I have had it for nearly 2 years and still have pain in the urinary tract, discomfort, I have been hospitalized a few times and not cured. I have both HSV 1 and HSV 2 types. I thank the doctor for advice.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can Herpes be cured? 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). After being infected, HSV stays in the body and travels to nerve cells and stays there, until the body's immune system weakens it becomes active again, then HSV moves along the nerves. nerves, back where they first entered the body and cause sores and blisters. This is a relapse.
Genital herpes is a difficult disease to cure, only some drugs can shorten the time of recurrence. Currently, there are many regimens for the prophylactic treatment of patients with genital HSV re-infection. You need to see a dermatologist, depending on the number of recurrences, the severity of the disease and the factors that transmit the virus to your sexual partners, the doctors will recommend the right treatment for you.
If you still have questions about whether Herpes is curable, 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!