Open AccessModern prospects for treating genital herpes
Author(s) -
А. А. Хрянин,
О В Решетников
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medicinskij sovet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-5790
pISSN - 2079-701X
DOI - 10.21518/2079-701x-2019-13-80-84
Subject(s) - valaciclovir , genital herpes , sex organ , virology , medicine , herpes virus , antiviral therapy , herpes genitalis , immunology , dermatology , virus , biology , herpesviridae , viral disease , herpes simplex virus , chronic hepatitis , genetics
The review focuses on the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of herpes viral infection, in particular genital herpes. The current treatment options for recurrent genital herpes are presented. The main mechanisms of action of acyclic nucleosides are presented. A detailed description of valaciclovir (Valvir) is given.