The purpose of this study is to see if valacyclovir affects the detection of HIV in genital herpes lesions in HIV-infected patients. Valacyclovir is used to treat recurrent genital herpes.
Following evaluation for 2 consecutive episodes of genital herpes in this double-blind, crossover study, 30 HIV-1 positive patients are randomized to receive either valacyclovir or placebo. All patients are treated for 10 days.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
30
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