Thank you Jill, I was worring , this herpes infection could mean, that Ribavirin and Interferon are not effective in my body anymore, but now I understand.
Regards Achim
Cinnamon Girl said
Feb 20, 2012
Hi Achim, unfortunately that type of lip infection is quite common while on tx, and can be quite irritating. I remember I had them too. Your immune system will be less effective while on tx and this is because the drugs lower the number of WBC (white blood cells) in your blood, increasing the chances of getting an infection.
You should be able to buy an ointment from your local Chemists or Pharmacy which will help with the herpes infection.
Well done for being UND!
Good luck with the rest of your tx, hope it goes well for you.
All the best, Jill xx
-- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Monday 20th of February 2012 09:57:40 PM
Frankfurt said
Feb 19, 2012
Hello, I am since 19 weeks on treatment and the virus load was zero after 3 months of treatment with Incivo. But last week, I developed a herpes infection on my upperlip, how is that possible ? I thought Ribavirin is effective against any virus multiplication and the Interferon shot is activating the immune system.
Thank you Jill, I was worring , this herpes infection could mean, that Ribavirin and Interferon are not effective in my body anymore, but now I understand.
Regards Achim
Hi Achim, unfortunately that type of lip infection is quite common while on tx, and can be quite irritating. I remember I had them too. Your immune system will be less effective while on tx and this is because the drugs lower the number of WBC (white blood cells) in your blood, increasing the chances of getting an infection.
You should be able to buy an ointment from your local Chemists or Pharmacy which will help with the herpes infection.
Well done for being UND!
Good luck with the rest of your tx, hope it goes well for you.
All the best, Jill xx
-- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Monday 20th of February 2012 09:57:40 PM
Hello, I am since 19 weeks on treatment and the virus load was zero after 3 months of treatment with Incivo. But last week, I developed a herpes infection on my upperlip, how is that possible ? I thought Ribavirin is effective against any virus multiplication and the Interferon shot is activating the immune system.
Regards Achim