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Anti Viral Medication

Similar to a situation where a medical professional is stuck with a needle. A prophylactic treatment is to start HIV prevention drugs within 24 hours; such as Viread to stop the virus from entering the body and cure the issue. Now regarding herpes, if someone suspects herpes exposure, if I were to start on Valtrex within 24 hours, would this stop the virus from spreading or in other words kill it as so it cant spread any further. Same goes for taking Doxycycline stop all bacterials in there tracks prior to manifestation. Thanks
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I would think probably not.  We think herpes can establish latency in the nerve pretty quickly.  Treatment would have to be started within hours.  But honestly, that study has never been done, so I'm not certain about how to answer you.  I suppose there would be absolutely now downside, except perhaps cost, in trying.

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Can I take Doxycycline with Valtrex
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