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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 10/26/2017

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