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herpes genitalis

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herpes genitalis

In medicine, an infection of the genital organs caused by the Herpes simplex virus. It is transmitted by sexual intercourse. Infection is marked by the formation of blisters on the genitals and pain. Treatment is with antiviral drugs, such as aciclovir, used orally or as creams. It can be passed from mother to child during birth, causing life-threatening illnesses and blindness.


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Zovirax Ointment is used topically for the treatment of herpes genitalis (genital herpes) and Zovirax(R) Cream is used topically in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older).
Zovirax(R) Ointment is used topically for the treatment of herpes genitalis (genital herpes) and Zovirax(R) Cream is used topically in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older).
This patent encompasses a pharmaceutical formulation underlying the company's MaxDerm technology, as well as the use of that formulation in the treatment of topical maladies such as oral mucositis, herpes labialis (cold sores), herpes genitalis, chicken pox, allergic conjunctivitis, aphthous stomatitis, thermal burns, sunburn, decubitus ulcers and shingles.
 
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