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I have herpes i've had it for about 8 yrs now i don't break out maybe 3x a yr or so. can i die from this very concerned.. please help ?
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No risk of dying: Recurrent genital herpes is unpleasant but not dangerous. Nobody dies of it. Are you on suppressive treatment with valacylovir or one of the other anti-herpes drugs? It would reduce the frequency of outbreaks and also lower the chance of transmission of your herpes to sex partners. Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 2/24/2017
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