Prophylactic oral acyclovir in recurrent genital herpes.

Author: AdlerM W, FahertyA, FiddianA P, HindleyD, MindelA, SutherlandS, WellerI V

Paper Details 
Original Abstract of the Article :
56 patients with frequently recurring genital herpes were treated in a randomised double-blind trial with either oral acyclovir 200 mg four times a day or placebo for 12 weeks. 29 patients received the drug and 27 the placebo. The mean recurrence rate per month of treatment was 1.4 in the placebo-tr...See full text at original site
Dr.Camel IconDr.Camel's Paper Summary Blogラクダ博士について

ラクダ博士は、Health Journal が論文の内容を分かりやすく解説するために作成した架空のキャラクターです。
難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。

* ラクダ博士による解説は、あくまで論文の要点をまとめたものであり、原論文の完全な代替となるものではありません。詳細な内容については、必ず原論文をご参照ください。
* ラクダ博士は架空のキャラクターであり、実際の医学研究者や医療従事者とは一切関係がありません。
* 解説の内容は Health Journal が独自に解釈・作成したものであり、原論文の著者または出版社の見解を反映するものではありません。


引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(84)90237-x

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Acyclovir: A Prophylactic Treatment for Recurrent Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common and often recurring viral infection. This randomized, double-blind trial investigated the efficacy of [prophylactic oral acyclovir] in [patients with frequently recurring genital herpes]. The researchers compared the [recurrence rate] in patients receiving [acyclovir] to those receiving [placebo] over a 12-week period. The results showed a significantly [lower recurrence rate] in the [acyclovir] group. The authors conclude that [prophylactic oral acyclovir] is an [effective treatment] for [patients with frequently recurring genital herpes].

Acyclovir: A Suppressive Treatment for Herpes

The study demonstrates the ability of [acyclovir] to [significantly reduce] the [frequency of herpes outbreaks] in patients with [frequent recurrences]. This finding provides valuable information for [managing herpes] and [improving patient quality of life].

Managing Herpes: A Proactive Approach

The study highlights the importance of [proactive management] for [recurrent herpes]. Prophylactic treatment with [acyclovir] can help to [reduce outbreaks] and [minimize the impact] of this viral infection on daily life.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of [prophylactic acyclovir] in preventing [herpes outbreaks]. It's a reminder that even in the desert of viral infections, there can be effective tools to [manage symptoms] and [improve patient well-being]. It's like finding a wellspring of relief in the midst of discomfort.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1984-08-20
  2. Date Revised 2019-06-11
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

6146006

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/s0140-6736(84)90237-x

Related Literature

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

Positive IndicatorAn AI analysis index that serves as a benchmark for how positive the results of the study are. Note that it is a benchmark and requires careful interpretation and consideration of different perspectives.

This site uses cookies. Visit our privacy policy page or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.