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 ABOUT
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS?
Over 80 known viruses exist within the Herpes family.
Of these, 8 are known to cause disease in humans, the
most common being Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 (HSV-1)
and type-2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 and HSV-2 look identical under
the microscope, and either type can infect the mouth
or genitals. Usually, however, HSV-1 occurs above the
waist, and HSV-2 below the waist:
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 (HSV-1) - commonly causes
herpes labialis (also called oral herpes, cold sores
or fever blisters), which is a highly infectious open
sore that crust over before healing. Although less probable,
HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes.
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2) - a contagious
viral infection primarily causing genital herpes in
men and women. The telltale signs and symptoms of genital
herpes include recurrent clusters of blisters, bumps
and rashes in the genital areas. HSV-2 can also be responsible
for herpes labialis (cold sores), although less often
than HSV-1.
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TRANSMISSION
OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS:
Unlike viruses such as influenza, which can be transmitted
through the air, Herpes Simplex Viruses require physical
contact. They are frequently transmitted through mouth-to-mouth
contact (in the case of HSV-1) or genital-to-genital
contact (in the case of HSV-2), although other means
of transmission, including hand-to-genital and mouth-to-genital
contact, are possible.
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HOW
DOES ZOVIRAX CREAM WORK?
ZOVIRAX CREAM is selectively absorbed into cells infected
with Herpes Simplex Virus. Within the cell Herpes Simplex
Virus coded enzymes convert ZOVIRAX CREAM into its active
form. This active form of the drug inhibits the growth
and replication of Herpes Simplex Virus by interfering
with viral DNA replication.
ZOVIRAX CREAM is preferentially taken up and converted
into its active form only by Herpes Simplex Virus infected
cells. Thus, ZOVIRAX CREAM is much less toxic for normal
uninfected cells.
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CLINICAL
BENEFITS OF ZOVIRAX CREAM:
When ZOVIRAX CREAM is applied to the infected area it
produces a decrease in the time to healing, a decrease
in the duration of time that the infection causes pain
and decrease in the duration of time that the infection
sheds Herpes Simplex Virus. Viral shedding is the mechanism
by which Herpes Simplex Virus is transmitted from person
to person.
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HOW
TO USE ZOVIRAX CREAM:
Therapy with ZOVIRAX CREAM should be instituted as early
as possible following the initial onset of signs and
symptoms of infection. Infection most commonly manifests
itself as a cold sore, or as clusters of blisters, bumps
and rashes in the genital area. Symptoms of infection
include tingling, itching, burning or redness of the
skin at the infection site. Symptoms oftentimes begin
before any cold sores or genital blisters, bumps and
rashes are noted.
- Apply a small amount directly to the infected area
5 times per day.
- Massage it into the skin very gently.
- It is best to wear a latex glove when applying ZOVIRAX
CREAM to the infected area. Herpes Simplex Virus can
adhere to your finger during the application process
and be inoculated to other body sites or to other persons.
We will supply a free box of latex gloves with each
order of ZOVIRAX CREAM.
- After removing the glove it still is necessary to
wash your hands immediately after contact with the infected
area.
- Use the ZOVIRAX CREAM until the infection is completed
crusted or shows clear-cut signs of healing.
- Do not use ZOVIRAX CREAM for the eyes.
- Do not apply continuously to try to prevent infection
from reoccurring.
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IF
I AM ON THERAPY, CAN I STILL SPREAD HERPES TO OTHERS?
YES, no drug has been proven to prevent the spread of
herpes infection to other people. You or your partner
should always use condoms and avoid sexual contact during
an outbreak.
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SIDE
EFFECTS:
- Recurrent or long-term swelling or pain at application
site.
- Recurrent or long-term itching at application site.
- Recurrent or long-term redness at application site.
If any of the above problems occur stop the ZOVIRAX
CREAM.
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CAUTION:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding this medication
is best reserved for only the most severe outbreaks.
Be sure to let us know in your medical history/personal
profile consult of this fact so we can appropriately
advise you about the use of ZOVIRAX CREAM.
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NOW!
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