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How to avoid spreading herpes to a partner without a condom?

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Herpes genitalis: Firstly, don't have sex while you have any symptoms or suspicion of a lesion. Asymptomatic shedding of the virus is diminished by taking daily valtrex (valacyclovir). This will minimize any transmission, but cannot eliminate the risk 100%.

Answered 8/12/2012

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