Herpes. Dr. Hayes
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My wife and I both have genital herpes. She had an acute
outbreak about 10 yrs ago and I have had
frequent oubreaks also. It seems she has hardly any break outs
or next to
none while I still get them
infrequently. Is there a chance cause she had an acute outbreak
that has
built up an imunity from it and why do I always get the
outbreaks. I use
the acyclovir oiintment for treatment?
Answer by Edmund M. Hayes, Pharm.D.
I would talk to your doctor and ask him about putting both of
you on one
of
the oral antiviral medications for herpes. They are very
effective and
reduce both the number of outbreaks and the length of time an outbreak
will
last. Valtrex is a product that I recommend since it only has
to be taken
once a day.
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