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Herpes simplex genital infection
Herpes simplex virus
First clinical episode of genital herpes:
Valacyclovir 1000mg PO BID for 7 days
Episodic Therapy for Recurrent Genital Herpes (begin immediately at time of symptoms onset):
Valacyclovir 1000mg PO daily for 3 days
Suppressive therapy for recurrent genital herpes:
Valacyclovir 500mg PO daily¹¹
Empiric Therapy & Alternative Regimens
Duration of Therapy & Clinical Pearls
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