Treatment of a large area perioral viral herpes infection following noninvasive ventilation: A case report

CONCLUSION: Through multidisciplinary consultation, the patient's oral and perioral herpes infection was successfully treated with the following combined approach: (1) Application of topical antviral and antibiotic treatments; (2) keeping the wound moist with a wet wound healing strategy; (3) systemic use of oral antiviral drugs; and (4) symptomatic and nutritional supportive care. The patient was discharged from the hospital after successful wound healing.PMID:36969999 | PMC:PMC10037274 | DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1857
Source: Herpes - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research