Randomized clinical trial of famciclovir or acyclovir for the treatment of herpes zoster in adults

Background: This study investigated the safety and efficacy of famciclovir compared to acyclovir in patients with herpes zoster, to determine whether the two regimens are equally effective for the treatment of patients with uncomplicated herpes zoster over a period of 7 days. Methods: Patients were...

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Main Authors: Henrique Pott Junior, Monalisa F. Bocchi de Oliveira, Sheley Gambero, Roberto Bleuel Amazonas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971218344084