
Tenofovir Vaginal Gel First Microbicide to Prevent HIV, HSV …
2010年7月21日 · A gel containing 1% tenofovir, used before and after sexual intercourse, has reduced new HIV infections by 39% and the risk for herpes simplex virus infections by 51% in high-risk women in Africa.
Nurse Practitioner's Guide, Herpes Simplex Virus-1 in Children
Acyclovir is available as a 5% ointment cream (Takemoto, Hodding, & Kraus, 2007) and can decrease viral shedding and shorten healing time by treating initial and recurrent HSV-1 infections ...
Eczema Herpeticum: A Dermatologic Emergency - Page 6
Treatment. Therapy should be instituted without delay, with high suspicion or positive Tzanck preparation. Acyclovir is the usual treatment, and for severe disease in immunocompromised patients ...
Tables - Medscape
Butoconazole 2% cream 5 g (Butaconazole 1-sustained release), single intravaginal application OR Clotrimazole 1% cream 5 g intravaginally for 7 to 14 days OR Clotrimazole 100 mg vaginal tablet for ...
Shingles Vaccination for Immunocompromised Adults - Medscape
2022年3月22日 · Shingles can recur, so people with a history of herpes zoster who are eligible for Shingrix (adults 50 years and older and immunocompromised adults 19 years and older) should receive Shingrix ...
Novel Treatment Alleviates Postherpetic Neuralgia - Medscape
2024年10月7日 · Two different doses of crisugabalin resulted in significantly greater pain reductions in adults with postherpetic neuralgia than placebo in a phase 3 trial.
Anti-TNFs Linked to Increased Risk for Herpes Reactivation
2012年6月13日 · For the association between herpes zoster infections and TNF inhibitors, the investigators found a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 1.75. The registry with the strongest association was BIOBADASER (OR, 2 ...
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Effective in Patients With RA
2025年3月20日 · The recombinant zoster vaccine is effective in preventing herpes zoster in adults aged 50 years or older with rheumatoid arthritis without increasing their risk for flares.
Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Patients - Page 6 - Medscape
Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2005;6(2):85-101. Antimicrobial medications for conjunctivitis are typically given as one drop (or one-half inch of ointment) four times daily for 5-7 days. Ointments have ...
TBI May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
2025年1月8日 · Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and contribute to Alzheimer’s, new research suggested. This site is intended ...