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Therapeutic Options for Herpes Simplex Infections.
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PMID:  12525287     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Herpes simplex viruses are responsible for a number of disease states in infected individuals. Capable of establishing latent infection, herpes simplex can reactivate, causing pain, discomfort, and psychosocial consequences. Because no cure is available, treatment modalities for herpes simplex infection are required, from both personal and public health standpoints. To date, therapy has centered around the use of antiviral drugs to control infection and suppress recurrences. To expand the scope of available treatments, efforts have focused on the development of vaccines against herpes simplex virus and new agents such as immune response modifiers. Recent data suggest that these new agents are promising in their therapeutic potential.
Authors:
Eugene Au; Stephen L. Sacks
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current infectious disease reports     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1534-3146     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Infect Dis Rep     Publication Date:  2003 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-Jan-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100888983     Medline TA:  Curr Infect Dis Rep     Country:  -    
Other Details:
Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  22-27     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Viridae Clinical Sciences Inc.,1134 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1Y8. sacks@viridae.com
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