Nutrition and Your Body: What Does Zinc Do for Hsv2?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 11.9% of people aged 14 to 49 in the U.S. have genital herpes, most commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). While there is no cure, understanding **what does zinc do for Hsv2?** and its role in immune function and antiviral activity can offer supportive management strategies.