How is tx of HSV?

Topical not effective (only used before recurrence when there is a tingling sensation) Acyclovir (PO/PRL, imp used effective and cheap), Valacyclovir (better but more costly), Foscarnet (if resistant HSV) Normal dose: 200mg 5time/day for 10 days adults/ 5mg/kg/8h for children or valcyclovir 500 one tablet BID/10 days If recurrence same tx but for 5 days, may get preventive tx if >6 recurrences/year 400mg 2 tablets BID/day for several months Followup (support and QoL evaluation)