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VivaGel and SPL7013 are these possible cures for HSV-2

Hi there.  I  did a search on google for herpes trials and treatments and I came across an article on VivaGel and SPL7013. What I would like to know is if these treatments can potentially be a cure for herpes strain 2 (HSV-2)? If so, will these be effective if you have an established infection? (information was very scientific and to be honest I couldn't understand it all)
Any advice on this would be appreciated.  Any hopes out there for people who have established infections (fyi - I expect to find out my status end of this week)

Thank you.
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101028 tn?1419603004
the ag707 trial is just in phase 1. the first formulation of it failed from a herpes standpoint so they reforumlated it and are trying it again. Nothing has been published yet as far as if the new forumation was effective or not. ag 707 is a theraputic vaccine ( sometimes called a theracine ) which means that it won't prevent infection with herpes, just helps to free those of us who have it up from our daily pills.

grace
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Thanks aardvarkadmirer for your reply.

Here is a link to another site that I have found which details trials around AG-707 which is a investigational therapeutic vaccine.  

http://www.antigenics.com/trials/open/40001/

Are you aware of this trial?

Does anyone have any comments?
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524832 tn?1229680986
I don't think so. I know that VivaGel is a microbicide, which was initially designed to prevent HIV infection. I don't think it was shown to be successful in trials. I'm not sure of its effect with herpes, but I'm fairly sure it will be preventitive, not therepeutic.
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