suppressive therapy

Suppressive therapy is a medical treatment aimed at reducing or controlling the activity of a disease, such as an infection or a condition. Instead of curing the disease completely, the therapy minimizes symptoms and prevents it from worsening or spreading. For example, in infections like herpes, suppressive therapy involves taking medication regularly to decrease outbreaks and transmission risk. It’s a proactive approach to manage ongoing health issues, improve quality of life, and prevent complications. The treatment is usually tailored to the individual's condition and required to be consistent for effectiveness.