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Does Acyclovir Help with Asymptomatic Shedding of Herpes?

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Studies show that most sexual transmission of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 occurs on days without genital lesions [1.4.1]. This raises a critical question for many: **Does acyclovir help with asymptomatic shedding?** Daily suppressive therapy has been shown to significantly reduce this risk.