Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

However, the growing number of those who do not seek prenatal care means that this screening may ... The antiviral agent acyclovir is given to pregnant women with severe varicella.

Viral infections like herpes simplex can be treated with antivirals (like acyclovir). The risk of secondary skin infections ... for eczema and appears to have an occlusive effect. This means it seals ...

Mean (SD) change in EDSS scores or in MSFC z-scores from core ... The patient recovered completely within 9 days following drug discontinuation and treatment with acyclovir. No confirmed cases of ...

Antiviral agents, such as interferons, pleconaril, and acyclovir, target the causative organism, possibly halting the cascade of myocyte destruction. Natural products of particular interest in the ...