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]
- Standard IV dose is 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses
- Oral valacyclovir 1 g 3 × daily or oral famciclovir 500 mg 3 × daily also may be used in uncomplicated cases (Table 3) (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
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Keywords: Varicella Zoster Virus