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question about suppressive therapy/transmission
once you start taking valtrex once daily to reduce the risk of transmission to a partner...when would you think that it "kicks in" or starts doing what it is suppose to do (reduce viral shedding)? I have done so much internet research and read a lot of places that with the use of a daily antiviral and condoms you reduce the risk of passing the virus to an uninfected partner to like 2-3% is that really correct or should i ask where does the 2-3% number come from? any insight or past experiences would greatly help me out. thanks so much in advance.
thanks grace. you are always so helpful!! its so great there are sites like this and people like you!! sometimes it is so discouraging to speak to people or doctors who dont have enough knowledge on herpes to inform people properly :-(
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
