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Use of topical zinc to prevent recurrent herpes simplex infection: review of literature and suggested protocols
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Use of topical zinc to prevent recurrent herpes simplex infection: review of literature and suggested protocols
Med Hypotheses.
1985 Jun.
Abstract
Zinc ions have been reported to be antiviral to herpes simplex viruses. A number of treatments using zinc are reviewed which illustrate the effects of topically applied zinc in reducing the duration and severity of human orolabial and genital infections. Long-term topical application of zinc salts appears to greatly reduce or eliminate recurrences of genital herpetic infections.
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