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Should I Take Famvir Before Surgery to Prevent Genital Herpes Outbreak?

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tara1123Jun 4, 2012

I have genital herpes but rarely have outbreaks. I only take famvir when there is an outbreak. I am going for a brazilian butt lift using fat transfer. Should I take famvir before and after surgery to prevent an outbreak?

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