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Abstract
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are members of the Herpesviridae family and are characterized by their ability to establish latency after primary infection and subsequently reactivate. HSV infections in the neonatal and pediatric populations range from uncomplicated mucocutaneous diseases to severe, life-threatening infections involving the central nervous system (CNS). The antiviral agent acyclovir has significantly improved treatment outcomes of HSV infections, including the frequency of mucocutaneous recurrences and mortality associated with CNS and disseminated infections.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20881952 PMCID: PMC3685871 DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2010.192
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Pharmacol Ther ISSN: 0009-9236 Impact factor: 6.875