acyclovir to suppress genital herpes

March 1996

You'll see more patients taking acyclovir to suppress genital herpes...especially women during the last month of pregnancy.

Chronic acyclovir reduces viral shedding...and therefore makes patients less contagious.

For pregnant women, viral shedding at the time of delivery usually means a C-section...to prevent transmission to the baby.

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