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The use of acyclovir in Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3950504     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Acyclovir is a specific anti-viral agent which has been used in the treatment of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with encouraging results. To our knowledge, no previous study has been published utilizing this treatment. A discussion is also undertaken of the underlying pathology and prognosis of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, with a summary of those cases in which Acyclovir was prescribed.
Authors:
F W Stafford; A R Welch
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of laryngology and otology     Volume:  100     ISSN:  0022-2151     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laryngol Otol     Publication Date:  1986 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-04-24     Completed Date:  1986-04-24     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706896     Medline TA:  J Laryngol Otol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  337-40     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acyclovir / therapeutic use*
Adult
Aged
Facial Paralysis / drug therapy*
Female
Herpes Zoster / drug therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
59277-89-3/Acyclovir

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