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HSV-1 (Herpes simplex type-1)
HSV-2 (Herpes simplex type-2)
Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
HSV-1: Oropharyngeal disease
HSV-2: Genital disease
VZV: Chickenpox --> after occurrence of varicella zoster infection, the virus lies dormant in the nerve root and can later cause herpes zoster infection AKA SHINGLES
Acyclovir (Zovirax, Sitavig)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Famcyclovir (Famvir)
Antivirals for treatment of HSV and VZV
Warning: Thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS)
SE: Malaise, HA/N/V/D, increase SCr
Notes: Acyclovir dose is based on IBW in obese patients
*valtrex is a prodrug of acyclovir
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