As far as the viral component goes, check this out:
"If the arginine balance is far higher than the lysine, then fungal forms, allergies and viruses like the herpes simplex viruses, are not kept under control by the immune system. On the other hand, keeping lysine levels high helps the immune system control allergies, viruses and fungals."
So, to offset the outbreaks, make sure your lysine supplementation is up there. I have no idea of the doseage, though. Maybe others can add their two cents.
BAC has a killer buffered arginine product, but they won't ship to Canada anymore, and I was informed via email yesterday that "arginine is on our restricted list for Canada".
That blows 'cause I have 2 pounds of unbuffered arginine to gag down.