Test tube studies have shown that acyclovir (Zovirax) and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are not effective against HHV-6. In the same test tube studies, both ganciclovir (Cytovene) and foscarnet (Foscavir) have demonstrated the ability to suppress HHV-6. Whether these drugs or other antiviral agents will be effective in treating patients with MS or other HHV-6 related chronic infections is an important area of ongoing research interest.

noted above, it is unlikely that Zovirax and Valtrex will be effective in treating active HHV-6. An oral form of ganciclovir (Cytovene) is currently available, but has very poor bioavailability (low blood levels). Therefore, it would probably be ineffective. A newer form of oral ganciclovir is currently being evaluated.

Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) is a β-herpes virus which was first isolated in 1986 from the peripheral blood of 6 patients with a variety of lymphoproliferative disorders, some of whom had AIDS. The virus has worldwide distribution with infection generally occuring within the first two years of life. It is the cause of childhood illnesses known as “6th Disease” or “Roseola Infantum”.

Interferons (including Betaseron and Avonex) known to be potent antiviral agents that may help to suppress active HHV-6 infections.

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Well, some studies show that they will improve the chances and the timescale of recovery and others show that it makes no difference to these things. Wise words given to me were that even if they don’t do anything, you will kick yourself, if the condition does not heal as well as you had hoped and you had missed the window of opportunity of taking whatever treatment was on offer that might have made a difference.

Currently, there is reason to believe that current treatments for MS (such as the beta interferons) could be used with other antiviral drugs. Click here for references on Dual Drug Therapy.

Docosanol is not classified as an antiviral. Typically, nucleoside analogues, such as penciclovir (Denavir®) and acyclovir (Zovirax®), are considered the only antivirals that are used for herpes labialis. They are classified as antivirals because their activity occurs in virus-infected cells. Docosanol's mode of action is different.

HHV-6 is highly seroprevalent and studies have shown that the virus is present in almost 100% of the general population. Primary infection generally occurs within the first 2 years of life. HHV-6 has a worldwide distribution.

Research groups working on the association between HHV-6 and MS, CFS, Carcinoma, HIV and a range of other illnesses. Biotrin are always interested to hear from research groups working in these areas. Please contact us at info@biotrin.ie with details of your work on HHV-6.

Transmission occurs via saliva from infected individuals, blood transfusion and organ transplantation.

Click here to go to the Physicians’ Corner, where your doctor can find a thorough discussion of HHV-6 and disease.

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There is no specific vaccine or treatment for HHV-6 infections. Most children with the disease are not seriously ill but steps should be taken to alleviate their symptoms e.g. reducing the high temperature through maintaining hydration and removing clothing.

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Vaccines are usually given as a preventive measure. Currently available viral vaccines are usually made from either killed virus or weakened versions of the live virus or pieces of the virus that stimulate an immune response to the virus. When immunized, the body is then poised to fight or prevent infection more effectively. Antivirals are drugs that may be given to help prevent viral infections or to treat people who have been infected by a virus.

This is a real possibility, so we have to be prepared to implement all of the other measures that will help control the spread of influenza, such as practicing good hygiene and limiting interactions between people.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working with private-sector partners to increase the current production of antiviral medication. These additional stocks of antivirals will be procured for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and distributed to individual states to treat those individuals identified at the time of the pandemic as recommended by the Virginia Department of Health and HHS.

Antiviral drugs are special medicines for the treatment ofcertain viral infections. Two types of antiviral drugs are available againstinfluenza. They will have an important role in the prevention and treatment ofpandemic influenza, especially during the time before vaccine becomes generallyavailable.

Antiviral medicines are used along with the flu vaccine to treat the symptoms of the flu. When used correctly, these medicines can reduce the amount of time you feel sick by 1 or 2 days and make you less contagious to others. Antiviral medications do not cure the flu and are not used for people who have a common cold.

These are prescription drugs that can reduce influenza symptoms and shorten the length of time people are sick. The drugs may also make a person less likely to spread influenza to others. To be effective, they must be taken within two days of becoming sick. Some antiviral medications may also be used to prevent influenza if they are taken over a long period of time.

The use of antivirals when they are not needed increases the chance that flu viruses will become resistant. Antivirals should not be taken without instructions from a doctor or other healthcare provider.

In a pandemic, there will not be enough antiviral medicine for everyone to prevent the flu. There may not be enough medicine to treat everyone who gets sick with influenza. There will also not be enough flu vaccine, even after an effective vaccine is developed.