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A member asked:
I had in 2013 herpes simplex on the lips six time! should i tell this to my doctor ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Definitely.: When you are having the herpes viral flares six times or more per year as you just described, it is better for you to be on a daily dose of antiviral such as Acyclovir or valacyclovir to prevent the frequent recurrences from happening.
Answered 9/28/2016
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