NIDS and Autism Treatments - Antivirals
If the blood work suggests that a herpes related virus or “unidentified” retro-virus might be in the body, a therapeutic trial of the antiviral drug Zovirax (acyclovir) is given. The only thing (in theory) treated with Zovirax (acyclovir) is a herpes related virus. If a virus is present and it is gotten under control, it’s one of many major steps necessary to help the body and the immune system.
On a few of the older children I am now starting to use Valtrex, which is an improved version of Zovirax (acyclovir). I never recommend something for a child unless I can say, “It is safe.”
When herpes virus is discussed, we all think of cold sores, vaginal sores, but may not consider chickenpox, CMV (cytomegalovirus), or Epstein Barr. These are also herpes viruses. Being in the herpes family, they have the unique ability to sometimes stay around even after the overt symptoms are long gone. They hang around the body and live in the nerves. Perhaps a “new” Herpes related virus or retro-virus may be playing a role in some of this epiphenomena. However, at this time we do not have the technology to explore and understand how all of this works.
Michael J. Goldberg M.D., F.A.A.P.
Avalar Medical Group, Inc.
5620 Wilbur Avenue, Suite 318
Tarzana, Claifornia 91356
Telephone (818) 343-1010
Fax (818) 343-6585
Pediatrics & Young Adults
ADHD/ADD-Learning Disabilities,
Immune Dysfunction Autism
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