Clinical manifestations and treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses

Authors

  • Benedito Antônio Lopes da Fonseca Departamento de Clínica Médica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP/USP).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v32i2p147-153

Keywords:

Herpesvirus 1, Human. Herpesvirus 2, Human. Acyclovir.

Abstract

Herpes simplex viruses are known by mankind since the antiquity. These viruses are responsible for a number of diseases ranging from cutaneous lesions to severe cases of encephalitis. Nowadays, a specific antiviral, acyclovir, has been available for treatment of herpes simplex virus infections. This review discusses the use of acyclovir according to the clinical manifestations of herpes virus infections.

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Author Biography

  • Benedito Antônio Lopes da Fonseca, Departamento de Clínica Médica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP/USP).

    Docente do Departamento de Clínica Médica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

1998-06-30

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (1999)

Section

Simpósio: Virologia Médica II

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How to Cite

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Fonseca BAL da. Clinical manifestations and treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1998 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Jun. 26];32(2):147-53. Available from: https://periodicos.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/12689