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My husband has got genital herpes and it has are lapsed 3-4 times in Last 3 months. Need to know the reason for the same, precaution and medicines? Currently he is taking Zimivir 500 mg.
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Genital herpes has got tendency to recur, once you stop antivirals. He should take oral antivirals in adequate doses and use condoms while having sex. Genital herpes can spread by sexual contact to partner. Best wishes.
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