EFFICACY OF ANTIVIRAL DRUGS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHICKENPOX

Oripova Jamila Nematovna

Authors

Oripova Jamila Nematovna Department of Infectious diseases, Andijan State Medical Institute,Andijan, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

chickenpox, Varicella-zoster virus, antiviral therapy, acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir

Abstract

Chickenpox (Varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Despite the fact that most patients (mainly children) have a mild or moderate form of the disease and do not require specific treatment, in some cases (immunocompromised patients, elderly people) there is a need for antiviral therapy. This article examines the effectiveness of antiviral drugs used in chickenpox, analyzes the indications for their use and provides an overview of modern data on their safety and tolerability.

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