Archive for August, 2008
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection that, in adults, can lead to recurrent blisters and sores in the genital area. Typically the first episode is the worst, sometimes including fever, muscle soreness, and severe genital pain. In pregnancy, a first episode of herpes can make the mother very ...
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Herpes, Neonatal is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
Herpes Simplex ...
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
HSV is a member of the family of viruses responsible for chicken pox, shingles, and infectious mononucleosis. The strain HSV-1 of this common virus is also responsible for cold sores, canker sores, and fever blisters that appear on the mouth. Primarily because of oral sex, HSV-1 has become increasingly responsible ...
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
Examples
Brand Name
Chemical Name
Zovirax
acyclovir
Famvir
famciclovir
Valtrex
valacyclovir
Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are antiviral medicines used to treat genital herpes. All are effective, but because valacyclovir and famciclovir are absorbed better by the stomach, they can be taken less often than acyclovir. Antiviral medicines are usually ...
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Medications
Antiviral medicines are the recommended treatment for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.
Medication Choices
Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) The topical form of acyclovir (Zovirax ointment) offers little benefit in the treatment of genital herpes and is ...
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