A 31-year-old woman has had recurrent episodes of herpes simplex virus (HSV) genital herpes - 8 episodes in the past 12 months. She asks about suppres...

Question

A 31-year-old woman has had recurrent episodes of herpes simplex virus (HSV) genital herpes - 8 episodes in the past 12 months. She asks about suppressive antiviral therapy. What is the recommended regimen?

Accepted Answer

Aciclovir 400 mg twice daily continuously for at least 12 months, then review

Answer

Aciclovir 200 mg five times daily continuously

Answer

Valaciclovir 500 mg once daily for 5 days during each episode only

Answer

Suppressive therapy is not available for genital herpes

Answer

Topical aciclovir cream daily

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Genital Herpes Suppressive Therapy

A 31-year-old woman has had recurrent episodes of herpes simplex virus (HSV) genital herpes - 8 episodes in the past 12 months. She asks about suppressive antiviral therapy. What is the recommended regimen?