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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
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Yes
Terri
Terri
Can I take Doxycycline with Valtrex
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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.
Terri
Terri
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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.
