You may want to encourage your vet to contact one of the consulting vets on the Consulting Veterinarians list to discuss IgHV-1 and the use of acyclovir for reactivations. It is unknown just how viruses are transmitted between reptiles. To reduce the risk of infecting other reptiles including iguanid lizards, an iguana who tests positive for IgHV-1 can go to a home where he or she will be, for the rest of his or her life, the only reptile. The majority of humans who have the dormant HSVI have it by age 5 years. For all we know, infection rates in iguanids and other reptiles may be comparable, and perhaps higher in imported species.
Lysine is now available in pill, capsule, topical ointment, and liquid oral supplement form.
Gingko biloba supplement might also be useful during a reactivation as it boosts circulation which would get the Lysine and acyclovir to the affected nerves more quickly. This is a special form of vitamin A that increases its bioavailability. Just dab a drop on the tingle, repeating several times throughout the day. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing has more information on recommended vitamins and nutrients for dealing with this herpesvirus. Related Articles Small oozing bumps and lesions on reptiles Herpesvirus, by subfamily and genus Kaplan, Melissk .