Herpes Infections - Prognosis



There is no cure for any type of herpes infection. Most such infections are painful and sometimes embarrassing. However, they generally get better on their own without any permanent scarring or damage to the body. In many cases, infections become less frequent and severe as a person grows older.

In relatively rare cases, both types of infection can have more serious complications. For example, the spread of HSV1 to the eyes can cause damage, which may impair vision. The spread of HSV2 to the cervix, urinary system, anal opening, and nervous system can produce more dangerous infections of these areas.

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