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. 1977 Apr;11(4):765–767. doi: 10.1128/aac.11.4.765

Efficacy of 5,6-Dihydro-5-Azathymidine Against Cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus in Hairless Mice

Gerald E Underwood 1, Sheldon D Weed 1
PMCID: PMC352066  PMID: 856033

Abstract

5,6-Dihydro-5-azathymidine, administered subcutaneously, was active both prophylactically and therapeutically against cutaneous herpesvirus infection of hairless mice. Activity was comparable to that obtained with adenine arabinoside.

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