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pritelivir
Investigational drug.
Indications:
- Herpes simplex type-2
Mechanism of action:
- helicase-primase inhibitor
- suppresses viral shedding & development of genital lesions
- lowers HSV2 DNA in blood
General
antiviral agent
References
- Wald A et al
Helicase-Primase Inhibitor Pritelivir for HSV-2 nfection.
N Engl J Med 2014; 370:201-210. January 16, 2014
PMID: 24428466
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1301150
- Whitley RJ and Prichard M
A Novel Potential Therapy for HSV.
N Engl J Med 2014; 370:273-274. January 16, 2014
PMID: 24428473
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe1313982