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A member asked:

I had an hsv1 breakout around my anal area w 2 bumps.im on day 5 of valtrex&one is gone&the other is barely there.how long should i wait before sex?

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For another week : I want to make sure your partner needs to be get checked and then he needs to be treated too ,i will advise you to use condoms after a week for another two weeks

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/13/2018

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