A 31-year-old man with recurrent genital herpes presents for evaluation 6 weeks after an episode of genital herpes. He reports having four episodes of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the past 2 years. He finds these episodes painful and distressing. He is very interested in receiving an antiviral prescription so that he can self-treat future episodes of genital herpes. At this time, he does not want to take daily suppressive therapy.
Which one of the following treatment regimens is recommended as episodic therapy for recurrent genital herpes?
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March 11th, 2025
March 11th, 2025
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