High doses of acyclovir: a new concept in the treatment of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection

Indian J Pediatr. 2004 Dec;71(12):e58-61.

Abstract

The authors present a case of a preterm newborn with congenital infection of herpes simplex virus type 2. The patient was treated with newly recommended high intravenous doses of acyclovir. It can be supposed that it reduces mortality, but the high morbidity continues to be a problem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / administration & dosage*
  • Encephalitis, Viral / drug therapy*
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Acyclovir