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The Effect of Treating Herpes Zoster with Oral Acyclovir in Preventing Postherpetic Neuralgia
Arch Int Med 157:909-912, Jackson,J.L.,et al, 1997
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Article Abstract
Treatment of herpes zoster with 800 mg/d of oral acyclovir within 72 hours of rash onset may reduce the incidence of residual pain at 6 months by 46% in immunocompetent adults.
 
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