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How many years after first outbreak do frequent hsv outbreaks tend to subside to around 4 per year?
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Hard to predict: Most people with frequently reucrring genital herpes experience gradually reducing frequency of outbreaks within 5-10 years. Any particular person may have a significant reduction after anywhere from a few months to several years; there's no way to predict. Valacyclovir or other anti-HSV drugs markedly reduce frequency of outbreaks and also helps prevent transmission to sex partners.
Answered 8/31/2016
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