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Randomised trial of ganciclovir and acyclovir in the treatment of herpes simplex dendritic keratitis: a multicentre study.

AbstractAIMS:
This study was designed to assess the relative efficacy of topical ganciclovir 0.15% gel and acyclovir 3% ointment in the treatment of herpes simplex dendritic keratitis.
METHODS:
Both treatment modalities were administered on a five times daily basis to patients suffering from herpes simplex keratitis. Patients were assigned randomly to one of the two treatment groups for the purpose of the trial. They were then examined on days 2, 7, 10, and 14 to assess the rate of healing of the dendritic ulceration.
RESULTS:
There was no statistically significant difference detected in the rate of healing between the two treatment groups over the course of the trial.
CONCLUSIONS:
Review of the relative efficacy of topical ganciclovir and acyclovir in the treatment of herpes simplex dendritic keratitis showed that both treatment modalities were equally effective in their ability to heal the viral induced corneal ulceration. There were no significant side effects or adverse effects reported for either treatment modality.
AuthorsH B Hoh, C Hurley, C Claoue, M Viswalingham, D L Easty, P Goldschmidt, L M Collum
JournalThe British journal of ophthalmology (Br J Ophthalmol) Vol. 80 Issue 2 Pg. 140-3 (Feb 1996) ISSN: 0007-1161 [Print] England
PMID8814744 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Chemical References
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Gels
  • Ointments
  • Ganciclovir
  • Acyclovir
Topics
  • Acyclovir (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antiviral Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Female
  • Ganciclovir (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Keratitis, Dendritic (drug therapy)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments
  • Prospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

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