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A member asked:

Can you transmit herpes if you are taking acyclovir everyday?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Yes because you could still shed virus.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Reduces risk : Taking low dose suppressive antivirals significantly reduces the risk of transmission of herpes between outbreaks.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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