According to the Stoics, the universe was controlled in every detail by God (Zeus), who ordered everything for ultimate good. Humans alone of all creatures were enabled by their reason to perceive this Divine Order; reason is therefore regarded as humanity's special link with the mind of God.
Acyclovir cream is used to treat cold sores (fever blisters; blisters that are caused by a virus called herpes simplex) on the face or lips.
The antiviral medicines oseltamivir and zanamivir are used to prevent and treat influenza A and B infections. They can reduce the severity and shorten the duration of flu symptoms. Amantadine and rimantadine have been used to help prevent and treat the flu caused by influenza A (but not influenza B) infection. But for the past few years the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised doctors not to use amantadine or rimantadine to treat or prevent the flu. 5 These medicines have not worked against most types of the flu virus.