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The 18 pages that link to Aciclovir, each with the reason it gives.

• NucleosideBroader topic: Its guanosine-like structure makes it a prominent nucleoside-analogue treatment.

• Herpes simplex virusRelated: Acyclovir treats herpes simplex outbreaks and can reduce recurrences, but it does not clear latency.

• EncephalitisRelated: Prompt treatment is standard when herpes simplex encephalitis is suspected.

• Herpes simplexRelated: It treats herpes simplex outbreaks but does not eliminate latent virus.

• Herpes simplex encephalitisRelated: Intravenous acyclovir is the standard initial treatment and should begin when the disease is suspected.

• Herpes simplex virus type 1Related: Acyclovir limits HSV-1 replication and is standard treatment for suspected encephalitis.

• Varicella-zoster virusRelated: It can limit viral replication when given for chickenpox or shingles.

• Genital herpesBroader topic: Acyclovir is a standard treatment option for episodic or suppressive genital herpes therapy.

• Neonatal herpesRelated: Intravenous acyclovir is the standard treatment for suspected or confirmed neonatal herpes.

• Herpes simplex keratitisRelated: It is used to treat or suppress herpes simplex eye disease.

• HerpesviridaeRelated: It targets active replication but does not remove latent herpesvirus genomes.

• ChickenpoxRelated: Antiviral treatment can be considered for people at elevated risk of severe chickenpox.

• Herpetic gingivostomatitisRelated: Early treatment may shorten severe primary episodes, especially in patients at higher risk.

• Cold soreRelated: Early use can shorten some cold-sore outbreaks.

• Gertrude B. ElionBroader topic: Elion helped design this selective antiviral, which targets infected cells more than healthy ones.

• Herpetic whitlowRelated: Early acyclovir treatment may shorten symptoms, especially in severe or recurrent whitlow.

• HerpesRelated: It treats outbreaks and can reduce recurrences and transmission risk.

• Herpes esophagitisRelated: It is commonly used to treat HSV esophagitis, especially in immunocompromised patients.