Cutaneous adverse reactions to acyclovir: case reports.
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Intravenous, oral, and topical formulations of acyclovir have been successful in treating genital herpes. We report on two patients who developed skin reactions while taking acyclovir, which resolved when treatment was stopped.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Genitourinary medicine
دوره 61 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985