The incidence of recurrent herpes simplex and herpes zoster infection during treatment with arsenic trioxide

Nouri, K.; Ricotti, C.A.; Bouzari, N.; Chen, H.; Ahn, E.; Bach, A.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 5(2): 182-185

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 16485889
Document Number: 10123
We report the incidence of varicella zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in patients with multiple myeloma and colon cancer who were treated with arsenic trioxide for their disease. In this report, we discuss the effects of arsenic on immune system, and suggest arsenic compounds as a possible predisposing factor for viral reactivation in these patients.

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The incidence of recurrent herpes simplex and herpes zoster infection during treatment with arsenic trioxide