Today, there are eight types of herpetic infection occurring in humans. Each of them provokes a variety of diseases, but reliably establishes a relationship between only 5 types of pathogens and pathologies that they cause. It is important to find out exactly which herpes virus is progressing - treatment depends not only on the external manifestations of the disease, but also on the type of infection.
Treatment of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2
Described forms of pathology provoke genital and simple herpes.
In the first case, rashes appear on the genitals, in the second - on the lips and wings of the nose.
It is known that it is impossible to completely cure genital herpes, but it is possible to translate it into a latent state by means of the following preparations:
1. Antiviral:
- Acyclovir;
- Famciclovir;
- Valaciclovir;
- Foscarnet.
2. Immunomodulators:
- Amiksin;
- Lavomax;
- Poludan.
3. Multivitamins:
- Vitrum;
- Biomax;
- Alphabet.
High efficiency of therapy is achieved by immunization with herpetic vaccine, hyperimmune gammaglobulin (Herpebin).
For the treatment of herpes simplex local remedies in the form of ointments, gels or creams are prescribed:
- Bonaphoton;
- Viru-Merz Serol;
- Panavir;
- Vivorax;
- tebrofen ointment;
- Acigerpine;
- Gervirax;
- alpizarin ointment;
- Acyclovir;
- Zovirax;
- Herperax.
Preparations for the treatment of herpes simplex virus types 3, 4 and 5
Herpes Zoster (type 3) causes either chicken pox, or herpes zoster . Effective therapy:
1. System anti-herpetic drugs:
- Penciclovir;
- Acyclovir;
- Alpisarin;
- Famciclovir.
2. Local antiviral:
- Bonaphoton;
- Panavir;
- Acyclovir;
- solutions of diamond green, potassium permanganate.
3. Anesthetics and antipyretic:
- Paracetamol;
- Nimesulide;
- Ketorolac;
- Ibuprofen.
4. Immunomodulators:
- Cycloferon;
- Polyoxidonium.
5. Vitamins:
- group B;
- ascorbic acid;
- tocopherol.
Herpes 4 and 5 type, which provokes infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) and cytomegalovirus do not imply immediate treatment. It requires only regular monitoring by a doctor and, if necessary, symptomatic therapy.
Treatment of herpes viruses type 6-8
It is not known exactly what diseases cause the viruses of the species in question. There are suggestions that herpes type 6 or HHV-6 provokes sudden exanthema in children (sixth disease, child's roseola). It is also possible that type 6-8 viruses play a role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome, pink lichen.
Given the small amount of information on the mechanisms of action of the described types of herpes, for their treatment, a standard scheme is chosen, presupposing the intake of antiviral agents, immunomodulators, vitamin complexes.
Treatment of herpes viruses with folk remedies
Alternative medicine, like the conservative one, can not completely cure herpes. Therefore, phytotherapists propose to include in the classical treatment regimen the use of herbal teas, infusions and broths, stimulating the work of the immune system.
Recommended medicinal plants:
- chamomile;
- liquorice root;
- tansy;
- echinacea;
- calendula.