Viral Infections
Summary
- Acyclovir significantly reduces pain and shortens the duration of viral shedding, duration of new lesion formation, time to crusting of lesions, and time to complete healing[Meyers 1982]
- Oral valacyclovir or oral famciclovir also may be used in uncomplicated cases (Table 3) (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
- All patients with disseminated disease, multidermatomal zoster, or involvement of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve should receive IV acyclovir within 1 week of rash onset, if possible, or any time before full crusting of lesions[CDC OI]
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Keywords: Varicella Zoster Virus