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CSP: used in the management of herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus infections and the prophylaxis of human cytomegalovirus infections.,NCI: A substance that is being studied in the prevention of fungal, bacterial, and viral infections in patients undergoing donor stem cell transplantation with cells that are infected with cytomegalovirus. It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals.,PDQ: A synthetic valyl ester derivative of acyclovir, the antiviral valacyclovir is an acyclovir prodrug that, after metabolization, inhibits viral DNA replication through interference with thymidine kinase. It is used in the management of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections, as well as prophylactically for human cytomegalovirus infections. Check for "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=257236&idtype=1" active clinical trials or "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=257236&idtype=1&closed=1" closed clinical trials using this agent. ("http://nciterms.nci.nih.gov: