Hello my friend Thanks for your question on HCM Herpes simplex viruses are ubiquitous, host-adapted pathogens that cause a wide variety of disease states. Two types exist: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Both are closely related but differ in epidemiology. HSV-1 is traditionally associated with orofacial disease, while HSV-2 is traditionally associated with genital disease; however, lesion location is not necessarily indicative of viral type. Overall, medical treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is centered around specific antiviral treatment. While the same medications are active against HSV-1 and HSV-2 Acyclovir (Zovirax) in Initial treatment: 200 mg PO q4hr while awake (5 times daily) for 10 days or 400 mg PO q8hr for 7-10 days Bouth of partners should be treated becaus Herpes is contagious. Because of the ubiquitous and cosmopolitan nature of herpes simplex virus (HSV), avoiding contact with individuals who (often asymptomatically) are excreting the virus in saliva or genital secretions is difficult. Daily antiviral therapy can be given to reduce episodes of asymptomatic genital shedding and to further reduce the risk of transmission; however, it is unclear how long this should be administered You can read more on The New England Journal of Medicine. Hope this information is helpful Best regards