Table 2

Comparison of aciclovir susceptibilities in isolated VZV between before and during the oral aciclovir treatment

Patient NoBefore aciclovirDuring aciclovir
EC50 2-150 EC80 2-150 EC50 2-150 EC80 2-150
11.27 (0.15)2.33 (0.78)1.32 (0.26)2.03 (0.51)
21.45 (0.15)2.48 (0.81)1.30 (0.09)2.30 (0.64)
31.57 (0.47)2.57 (1.01)1.47 (0.29)2.58 (0.90)
41.55 (0.22)3.55 (0.22)1.41 (0.32)2.67 (0.69)
51.24 (0.17)3.00 (0.53)1.42 (0.37)3.28 (0.63)
61.46 (0.26)2.72 (0.79)1.26 (0.16)2.03 (0.59)
Mean1.42 (0.14)2.78 (0.44)1.36 (0.08)2.48 (0.47)
  • Both EC50 and EC80 before vduring aciclovir were not significant.

  • 2-150 μg/ml.