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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 |
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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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