Isolation, characterization and acyclovir susceptibility of herpes simplex virus isolates among immunocompromised patients

Conclusion: HSV was isolated in 15.38% of cases of clinical herpes. There was a higher isolation rate of virus from blister fluid as compared to ulcer scrapings. Acyclovir resistance in 25% of cases is alarmingly high.

Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Soumyabrata Nag Mallika Sengupta Soma Sarkar Yogiraj Ray Debprasad Chattopadhyay Manideepa Sengupta Source Type: research