Amid all the bad publicity for AZT, acyclovir (or Zovirax, as it is known by brand name) is Wellcome's big success story. This anti-viral drug inhibits a variety of human herpes viruses, including herpes simplex type 1 (cold sores), type 2 (genital...
Acyclovir - the standard drug treatment against herpes - is ineffective against recurrent herpes, which is the most common form of the disease. The drug's main benefit is as a 'just-in-case', or prophylactic, remedy.
Q-This time of year I seem to suffer endlessly from cold sores. Using drugs like Zovirax helps, but I wonder if there is any cure or a more natural way of dealing with them. CH, London...... ...
What is Bell’s palsy?
This form of acute facial paralysis arises from inflammation of the facial nerve that controls the muscles used for facial expressions.
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