The nurse is providing information to a patient who has recently been diagnosed with genital herpes.Which statements indicate the need for further instruction?

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The disease may be spread during outbreaks.It is possible to spread the infection with viral shedding between outbreaks.Herpes is a lifelong condition.There is no cure.The condition's treatment can include the administration of antiviral medication.Antibiotics are not typically indicated unless a secondary bacterial infection develops.Proper hand hygiene is important to prevent both further spreading of the virus and introduction of bacteria to the affected area.

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