We will test the efficacy and safety of a new antiviral drug, lobucavir, from Bristol Myers Squibb, in immunocompetent subjects with recurrent genital herpes infections. Volunteers in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will receive one of three doses of lobucavir or placebo twice daily for five days. Follow-up visits to the clinic will continue until the genital herpes lesions are completely healed. Lobucavir has proven a potent antiviral in tissue culture and animal model studies. Therefore, the findings from these studies may help in developing a genital herpes treatment that will hasten healing of lesions and reduce the severity or duration of the pain and discomfort associated with the infection.

Project Start
1999-12-01
Project End
2000-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
38
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$34,211
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Texas Medical Br Galveston
Department
Type
DUNS #
041367053
City
Galveston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77555
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