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A Primary Neuron Culture System for the Study of Herpes Simplex Virus Latency and Reactivation
Published on: April 2, 2012
Oral acyclovir in herpes zoster
Abstract:
Forty-one patients with herpes zoster were treated with acyclovir or placebo at a dosage of 400 mg five times a day by mouth for five days in a double-blind randomized domiciliary study. Acyclovir was shown to reduce the days of new lesion formation within the effected dermatome after day 0 (P = 0.049). No other statistical difference was demonstrated between the two groups although the trends for new lesion formation outside the dermatome, full crusting, involution and diminution of acute pain all favoured acyclovir.
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the back of the throat (pharynx), commonly resulting in a sore throat. It is a frequently encountered condition that prompts individuals to seek medical advice.
Classification
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