Methylprednisolone, Valacyclovir, or the Combination for Vestibular Neuritis
Methylprednisolone, Valacyclovir, or the Combination for Vestibular Neuritis
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Herpes simplex virus has been implicated in the pathophysiology of vestibular neuritis. In this placebo-controlled trial, a course of methylprednisolone initiated within three days after the onset of vestibular neuritis resulted in improved vestibular function at one year, whereas valacyclovir had no effect.
A course of methylprednisolone is lik...
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Methylprednisolone, Valacyclovir, or the Combination for Vestibular Neuritis
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66729133
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66729133
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMoa033280
