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Non-specific delayed-type hypersensitivity response to treat herpes simplex virus infection

US12128098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2021
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2710/16611
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is presented for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection comprising: (a) locally administering a substance that induces a delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to a patient at a site other than at the site of an HSV lesion to induce a DTH response during one or more outbreaks of the HSV infection. The method reduces the number of HSV outbreaks in persons experiencing outbreaks.

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