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Mar 24, 2009 10:42 PM

HSV12 and neutropenic precautions


If someone has HSV 1 or 2 with active breakout; can they work with neutropenic patients? One of my friends from school confided in me and I really didn't know the answer!

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Old Mar 25, 2009, 04:27 PM

Default Re: HSV12 and neutropenic precautions
http://www.oncolink.com/treatment/ar...c=2&s=13&id=68

http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_ed...pubs/cbc97.pdf

I'd have your friend check with a doctor, though. It may depend on where the HSV lesions are located, but to say any further could be delving into medical advice that we can't give here.
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