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