Methods and compositions for the treatment of herpes virus infections using cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors or cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in combination with antiviral agents

摘要

The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of herpes virus infections. In one aspect, the invention provides a combination therapy for treating a herpes virus infection comprising the administration to a subject of an anti-herpes virus agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor. In another aspect, the invention provides a mono therapy for treating a herpes virus infection comprising administering a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor to a subject.