FAMVIR, a prodrug of penciclovir, is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Immunocompetent Adult Patients (1.1) • Herpes labialis (cold sores) • Genital herpes o Treatment of recurrent episodes o Suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes • Herpes zoster (shingles) HIV-Infected Adult Patients (1.2) • Treatment of recurrent episodes of orolabial or genital herpes Limitatio...

a 38-year-old man with a history of recurrent genital ulceration initially diagnosed as genital herpes was admitted after presenting with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. echocardiography revealed aneurysm formation of the sinus of valsalva. on diagnosis of an aneurysm of the sinus of valsalva associated with behçet's disease (bd), surgeon repaired the affected sinus only, and continuous steroid t...

The frequent occurrence of genital herpes continues to be a serious clinical problem. Although not life threatening, the physical symptoms of the disease, and the ensuing psychosocial complications, can be overwhelming to patients. The life cycle of the herpes simplex virus is complex, comprising multiple stages. Following infection, the virus establishes life-long latency in its host and can r...

BACKGROUND The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of the topical application of honey on recurrent attacks of herpes lesions, labial and genital, as compared to acyclovir cream. MATERIAL/METHODS Sixteen adult patients with a history of recurrent attacks of herpetic lesions, 8 labial and 8 genital, were treated by topical application of honey for one attack and acyclovir ...

In this report, a 32 year-old patient is reported who was suffering from recurrent genital herpes for 3 years and her disease could not be controlled with conventional treatment methods. But, application of Imiquimod 5% cream, 3 times a week for 3 months, proved very effective with no recurrence for up to 7 months. Since recurrent genital herpes is the result of some immunologic dysfunctions ca...

INTRODUCTION This study describes the clinical features of genital herpes seen in a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) clinic in Singapore and the characteristics of the affected population. The distribution of herpes simplex virus (HSV) subtypes within the population, correlation of HSV culture result with duration of disease and prescribing habits of doctors were also examined. MATERIALS ...

In 2007, the most effective means to acquire lifelong immunity to genital herpes will be to engage in romantic activity with a partner who is infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2. Three out of four people who acquire HSV-2 in this manner are blissfully unaware of the molecular hitchhikers that they will carry for life, hidden away in neurons of their peripheral nervous system. Such person...

Herpes simplex virus infection is almost universal.this virus has two types:HSV1 and HSV2 infect about 500/000 persons annually in the united states,and its prevalence rate has increased during the past decade.Usually HSV1 spreads through kissing or casual contact and HSV2 through sexual intercourses.HSV1 is more frequently associated with oral infection and HSV2 can cause recurrent genital ulc...

A. Introduction B. Clinical manifestations of genital herpes 1. Primary genital herpes 2. Non-primary first episodes 3. First episode reactivation 4. Recurrent genital herpes 5. Genital herpes in immunocompromised patients 6. Asymptomatic or unrecognised genital herpes 7. Genital herpes in pregnancy 8. Diagnostic testing of neonates C. Laboratory techniques to detect HSV 1. Viral culture a. Cul...

Patients with recurrent genital herpes attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic were studied and transmission of the infection was elucidated by evaluating serostatus in their partners. Of 84 patients attending for recurrent genital herpes, 94% had a herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and only 6% (5 patients) a type 1 infection. The mean age of the patients was 36 years and th...