Unfortunately, there is no cure for herpes. Once a person contracts the herpes virus, it becomes, in effect, hard-wired into their DNA. There are, though, therapies available to reduce the symptoms of genital herpes.
If you suspect you may have symptoms of a genital herpes episode, you should go to a doctor or clinic as soon as possible. Inquire about antiviral treatments and prescription pain medications to help control the infection and its complications.
There are things you can do on your own to relieve some of the pain and discomfort from your herpes symptoms. Try taking warm showers and drinking lots of water. This may dilute the urine and make it less painful to pass. There are also things you should avoid that can make the symptoms worse, such as cortisone cream or other ointments.
Herpes can also affect infants, an infection called neonatal herpes. Most cases of neonatal herpes come from the transmission of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) from their mothers before, during, or soon after birth. The effects of herpes on infants can be serious, and once the damage is done, it is irreversible. And like adults, the infant will always carry the virus.