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- Valacyclovir
(Valtrex) was recently approved, [Medical Letter 2002;44:95]
as a one day therapy for oral & genital Herpes
simplex virus (HSV) infections. The suggested dose is 2 gm
twice daily for one day. This form of treatment is more convenient
and achieves comparable results to longer alternative regimens
of therapy.
- Seasonal Viral Ulcers of the vulva,
recently reported 2002 in young adolescents,
pre- or post-menarchal. The seasonal unidentified virus attacks
mostly in fall & winter. Associated viremia symptoms: fever,
sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea. The disease is self limiting:
1-2 wks, recurrences are rare. Suggested therapy: combination
of a potent steroid ointment and anesthetic ointment.
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