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Herpes becoming resistant to valtrex
Just wondering if genital herpes (HSV 2) can become resistant to valtrex over time. Been on it daily nearly two years and just had only my second outbreak. Not a bad one, but one none-the-less. Some things I've read indicate that this is possible. I'm certainly hoping that's not the case. Thanks.
the rates of valtrex/acyclovir resistance in otherwise healthy adults is about 1%, the same rate they were when acyclovir was first developed to treat herpes. You really don't need to worry about resistance to herpes.
you will still have recurrences even while on suppressive therapy. you've actually been pretty darn lucky only having your 2nd one now.
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you will still have recurrences even while on suppressive therapy. you've actually been pretty darn lucky only having your 2nd one now.
grace
A little more information. I have been on suppressive therapy since the beginning and my recent (2nd) outbreak coincided with another illness (head / chest cold) that was failry bad. Thanks.
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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.
