[Prevention of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections in patients of HIV infections].

Reactivation of Herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus infections occurs frequently in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Prevention of Herpes simplex recurrences with oral acyclovir (400 mg x 2/day) should be recommended for patients with more than 6 relapses per year. Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin is recommended for prophylaxis of varicella in exposed HIV-infected adults and children who are susceptible. Prevention of varicella-zoster recurrences with oral acyclovir (800 mg x 5/day) should be considered for patients with retinopathy.