Genital Herpes

A 25-year-old woman visits her physician and reports three brief episodes of small, tender, labial ulcerations over the past year. The physical examination is unremarkable. Type-specific herpes simplex virus ( HSV) serologic tests are positive for HSV type 1 ( HSV-1) and type 2 ( HSV-2). The patient is distressed to learn that she has genital herpes, particularly since she has been contemplating pregnancy. Her husband of 2 years reports no history of HSV infection; subsequent testing reveals that he is seropositive for HSV-1 and seronegative for HSV-2. How would you advise this couple?