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Comparative Case Series of Herpes Zoster in Older Immunocompromised Chinese Adults: Clinical, Immunological, and Treatment Profiles in Four Cases Over 60
30 Aug 2025 17:43 GMT
… retrospectively from medical records and … antiviral treatments, such as acyclovir and valaciclovir, … trials in which patients with congenital, acquired, or drug … treatment of herpes zoster in immunocompromised patients: a randomized double-blind trial …
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Greater Efficacy of Cidofovir Than of Foscarnet for the Treatment of Acyclovir-Resistant Herpes Simplex Virus Infection After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
21 Aug 2025 21:59 GMT
… of resistance to acyclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir. However, … foscarnet, has more significant medication toxicity. It often manifests … al. Resistance to antiviral drugs in herpes simplex virus … , et al. Successful treatment of foscarnet-resistant herpes …
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Aicuris Enrolled Last Participant in Pivotal Trial with Pritelivir to Treat Refractory Herpes Simplex Infection in Immunocompromised Patients
24 Jul 2025 09:00 GMT
… analysis presented at a medical conference in H1 2026. … 1 and Phase 2 trials in immunocompetent and immunocompromised … to standard of care treatments like valaciclovir and foscarnet (including resistant … Phase 3 trial. The results of this trial will serve …
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Herpes Zoster in Pregnancy: Clinical Outcomes and Treatment Patterns from a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort
04 Apr 2025 11:23 GMT
… Drug Administration for the treatment of herpes zoster. All three antiviral medications … et al. Safe drug treatment and procedure for herpes … O, et al. Valaciclovir to prevent vertical transmission … double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2020;396( …
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Valaciclovir Prophylaxis Effective in Preventing Herpes Zoster in SLE Patients on Anifrolumab: Study Finds
27 Jan 2025 16:05 GMT
… from earlier clinical trials, highlights the significant … measures.
"Antiviral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex), when used prophylactically … decision to include valaciclovir in treatment was made based … and 2024 in internal medicine, dermatology, and …
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Valaciclovir May Prevent Herpes Zoster in Lupus Treatment
14 Jan 2025 10:32 GMT
… up period in patients receiving valaciclovir.
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Anifrolumab, a human … IN PRACTICE:
"Prophylactic treatment with valaciclovir is effective for preventing HZ … having financial relationships with various pharmaceutical companies.
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Researchers Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Brivudine as Oral Shingles Treatment
08 Nov 2024 23:38 GMT
… compared to the antiviral drugs, displaying better efficacy. … 1) randomized controlled clinical trials; (2) patients were … group were treated with medications other than brivudine; … compared to treatment with acyclovir and valaciclovir. Additionally, brivudine …
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First-Ever Case Report Highlights Potential for Acute Retinal Necrosis While on Dimethyl Fumarate
23 Aug 2025 17:03 GMT
… (VZV) infection while on treatment. Investigators concluded that this … herpes zoster while on the drug.
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READ MORE: Target Trial Emulation Favors Rituximab’s … drops, initiation of oral valaciclovir with intravitreal foscarnet, and …
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Valaciclovir safe, efficacious for Epstein-Barr virus suppression in COPD
20 Mar 2024 14:39 GMT
… -blind, placebo-controlled trial, Linden and colleagues … and drug tolerability between the two treatment groups. … each group experienced treatment-emergent adverse events (valaciclovir, n = … departments of laboratory medicine and pathology and pediatrics …
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Say goodbye to cold sores: Practical advice for prevention and treatment
10 Mar 2024 21:35 GMT
… Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are … relief, there are simple remedies to try.
“Start by … as aciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir should be used in the … our doctors and specialists search for an effective treatment, a new drug, …