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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Valacyclovir Reduces Genital Herpes Transmission
A once-a-day dose of a valacyclovir reduces the rate of transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) from an infected partner to an uninfected susceptible partner, according to a new study. The study group included 1484 immunocompetent, heterosexual, monogamous couples in which 1 partner had symptomatic genital HSV-2 and the other was susceptible to HSV-2. -
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Do Isolation Precautions for MRSA Compromise Patient Care?
As determined by process of care measurement, adverse event occurrence, and patient satisfaction, quality of care is compromised by infection control procedures.