Acyclovir for genital herpes simplex virus infections. A review.
Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes a common and debilitating infection seen by the gynecologist and obstetrician. Over the last decade this disease has become nearly an epidemic in the United States. A recent, major advance in antiviral chemotherapy, acyclovir, allows safe, effective treatment and suppression of HSV infection.
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004064:Digestive System / Q000187:drug effects; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors
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