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Can a person with herpes date someone without herpes? how can they prevent their partner from getting it?
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One of the best: approaches is use of an antiviral medication like acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), or valacyclovir (Valtrex). This can be combined with barrier protection.
Answered 10/26/2017
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