Greg Has Suffered with Recurrent Cold Sores Since Childhood

question 34

Multiple Choice

Greg has suffered with recurrent cold sores since childhood. When finals were over, Greg and his girlfriend celebrated by going to their favorite romantic spot. Since Greg takes famciclovir (FAMVIR) , there is

• A) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend since he has no visible cold sores.
• B) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
• C) still some chance that he could transmit the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
• D) nothing to worry about since the medication blocks the action of the herpes virus and he is cured.

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