Template:Neonatal HSV antivirals

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Disseminated or CNS Neonatal HSV

  • Acyclovir 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours
  • If ocular involvement:
    • 1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 3% vidarabine
    • Optho consult
  • As for any febrile neonate SBI evaluation:
    • Ampicillin + gentamycin
      • May substitute gentamycin with cefotaxime/ceftazidime
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