title: Treatment of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections.
abstract: The introduction of antiviral agents such as acyclovir has had a remarkable impact on management of patients with viral infections. In this article the authors outline the management of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections, giving specific guidelines for treatment with acyclovir.
authors.affiliation: Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, Victoria.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kainer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mills
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000212:Acyclovir