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2. Aciclovir - Wikipedia

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   Aciclovir, also known as acyclovir, [4] is an antiviral medication. [5] It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox , and shingles . [ 6 ] Other uses include, prevention of cytomegalovirus infections following transplant, and severe complications of Epstein–Barr virus infection.

3. What Is the Difference Between a Fever Blister and a Cold Sore?

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   Next up are oral antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir. ... dose of antivirals. “If you get cold sores more than four to six times per year, a suppressive dose ...

4. Herpes gladiatorum - Wikipedia

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   The recommended dosage for suppression therapy for recurrent outbreaks is 1,000 mg of valacyclovir once a day or 400 mg Acyclovir taken twice a day. In addition to preventing outbreaks, these medications greatly reduce the chance of infecting someone while the patient is not having an outbreak. [citation needed]

5. Cold sore - Wikipedia

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   A cold sore [a] is a type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. [1] Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores . [ 1 ]

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Treatment: There are several antiviral medications to treat shingles, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, per the CDC. Cool compresses, oatmeal baths, and calamine lotion may also ...

7. Herpes simplex virus - Wikipedia

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   Herpes simplex virus 1 (cold sores) and 2 (genital herpes) (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known by their taxonomic names Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, are two members of the human Herpesviridae family, a set of viruses that produce viral infections in the majority of humans. [1] [2] Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are very common and ...

8. Herpes - Wikipedia

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   Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in groups, often called cold sores or fever blisters, or may just cause a sore throat. [2] [6] Genital herpes involves the genitalia. It may have minimal symptoms or form blisters that break open and result in small ulcers. [1] These typically heal over two to four weeks. [1]

9. Genital herpes - Wikipedia

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   However, topical ointment with acyclovir is discouraged since it offers minimal clinical benefits. Valacyclovir is a prodrug that is converted to acyclovir once in the body. It helps relieve the pain and discomfort and speeds healing of sores. It only comes in caplets and its advantage is that it has a longer duration of action than acyclovir. [21]