1. designed to prevent, treat, or inhibit herpes virus infection or its symptoms
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; typically used in compound terms or technical contexts

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an antiherpes medication to reduce the severity of the outbreak.
• Antiherpes drugs like acyclovir are commonly used to manage genital herpes.
• The clinic offers antiherpes treatment options for patients with recurrent infections.
• Antiherpes creams can help relieve pain and speed healing of cold sores.
• Research into new antiherpes therapies continues to advance treatment options.