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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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