Oct 14, 2008 | SavannahNow
One in five adults have herpes simplex virus . The diagnosis is very upsetting to my patients and I try to make sure that I am confident of the diagnosis.
Generic Name: VALACYCLOVIR - ORAL Pronounced: Valtrex Oral Uses Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores and shingles .
Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence.
Read this QA from the National Women's Health Information Center to learn the basics of genital herpes.
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