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. 1981 Apr;19(4):672-4.
doi: 10.1128/AAC.19.4.672.

Combined antiviral effect of interferon and acyclovir on herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2

T L Stanwick, R F Schinazi, D E Campbell, A J Nahmias

Combined antiviral effect of interferon and acyclovir on herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2

T L Stanwick et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1981 Apr.

Abstract

Acyclovir and human interferon displayed an additive to synergistic effect in reducing the number of herpes simplex viral plaque-forming units in Vero cells, suggesting a therapeutic potential for such combination therapy.

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