penciclovir and Stomatitis--Herpetic

In comparison to the range of antibiotics used in medicine, the spectrum of antifungal and antiviral drugs used in primary dental care is relatively limited. In practical terms, there are only three antifungal agents and two antiviral agents that have a role. This paper will describe the clinical presentation of orofacial candidal and viral infections and the use of antimicrobial drugs in their management.

Topics: Acyclovir; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Antiviral Agents; Candidiasis, Oral; Cheilitis; Dental Care; Fluconazole; Glossitis; Guanine; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Miconazole; Mouth Diseases; Nystatin; Primary Health Care; Stomatitis, Herpetic

Topics: Acyclovir; Antiviral Agents; Fatty Alcohols; Guanine; Herpes Labialis; Humans; Recurrence; Simplexvirus; Stomatitis, Herpetic; Virulence; Virus Activation; Virus Shedding