[Impact of low-intensity laser on the suppression of infections caused by Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2: in vitro study]

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2009 Jan-Feb;42(1):82-5. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822009000100018.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The use of low-level laser to suppress infections caused by Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 was evaluated after one to five applications. A gradual reduction in replication of Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 was observed, with 68.4% and 57.3% inhibition, respectively, after five applications, thus favoring its clinical use.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Herpes Simplex / radiotherapy
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human / radiation effects*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human / radiation effects*
  • Humans
  • Low-Level Light Therapy*
  • Vero Cells
  • Virus Replication / radiation effects