Herpes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How would you treat the first clinical episode of genital herpes?
A
-Acyclovir PO TID
-Famciclovir PO TID
-Valacyclovir PO BID
2
Q
How long is treatment for the first clinical episode of genital herpes?
A
7-10 days
3
Q
Treatment for recurrent herpes
A
-Acyclovir BID for 5 days or TID for 2 days
-Famciclovir BID for 5 days or 1 g BID for 1 day
-Valacyclovir BID for 3 days or daily for 5 days
4
Q
Treatment for severe herpes
A
Acyclovir IV for 2-7 days followed by oral therapy to complete at least 10 days
5
Q
Suppressive therapy for patients who have frequent recurrences
A
-Acyclovir PO BID
-Famciclovir PO BID
-Valacyclovir daily
6
Q
Treatment for resistant herpes
A
-Foscarnet
-Cidofovir
7
Q
Treatment for pregnant patients with herpes
A
Suppressive therapy at 36 weeks gestation
