title: Betadine for herpes simplex infection.
abstract: The clinical value of aciclovir, oral or topical, in the episodic treatment of recurrent herpes virus infection is limited. Betadine (povidone-iodine) could provide a cheap, effective alternative for managing symptomatic recurrences. We describe a case where povidone-iodine was used successfully to treat a recurrence of genital herpes simplex and review the literature supporting povidone-iodine in the treatment of genital tract infections.
authors.affiliation: John Hunter Clinic, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK. laura.waters@chelwest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Waters
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Barton
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Boag
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000821:virology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D011206:Povidone-Iodine