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If i have a asymptomatic herpes, should i take medication?
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Yes: Especially if you are sexually active and practicing unprotected sex
Answered 7/5/2014
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If you are sexually: active you should take a medication to decrease viral shedding to prevent spread of the herpes which you can do even when you are asymptomatic.
Answered 7/5/2014
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