Template:HSV-1 antiviral treatment

Treatment does not affect dormant virus in nerve ganglions → recurrent disease remains possible

  • Antiviral drug
    • Acyclovir 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
      • Can also be used as a cream or oral suspension (swish and swallow)[1]
    • Valacyclovir (significantly higher bioavailability than acyclovir)
    • Famciclovir
  1. Error en la cita: Etiqueta <ref> no válida; no se ha definido el contenido de las referencias llamadas Mohan