TREATMENT OF VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS-INFECTIONS

Primary and recurrent varicella tester virus infections are common con ditions. Primary infection can now be treated with acyclovir or preven ted by immunization, recurrent disease - tester, however, remains a th erapeutic challenge. New antiviral agents, which have advantages over acyclovir, have been shown to be effective against tester, but do not eliminate the need for continued research towards the development of a strategy for the comprehensive treatment of tester.