Are antiviral medications effective in the treatment of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection?
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Antiviral Medicines for Varicella Zoster Virus Initiate antiviral therapy within 2 days of onset of vesicles, rash or blisters. It prevents postherpetic neuralgia and minimizes the duration of symptoms. Antiviral medicines include • Acyclovir • Valacyclovir • Penicyclovir • Facicyclovir
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