An iodine-containing antiviral agent once used to treat HERPES SIMPLEX involvement of the cornea of the EYE, its e?ectiveness is now doubtful.
A skin infection occasionally transmitted to humans from sheep. Caused by a pox virus, orf usually produces a single persistent, fluid-filled blister on the arm or hand. The antiviral drug idoxuridine may hasten recovery. Large lesions may be removed surgically.... orf
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