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Herpes Simplex: Treatment
1st episode (gingivostomatitis)
- acyclovir 5-10mg/kg IV q8hrs x 7-10 days
Recurrences
- valacyclovir 2000mg bid x 1 day
Genital (1st episode)
- acyclovir 200mg 5x/day x 10 days
- valacyclovir 1000mg bid x 7-10 days
Genital (recurrent)
- acyclovir 200mg 5x/day x 5 days
Chronic suppression
- acyclovir 400mg bid
- valacyclovir 500mg qd <9/year; 1000mg qd if more