Template:Neonatal HSV antivirals: Difference between revisions

(minor edits to the initial - added meds for SBI eval (i.e. febrile neonate) - broadened options for ocular coverage)
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===Disseminated or CNS [[Neonatal HSV]]===
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Meningitis|drug=Acyclovir|dose=20mg/kg IV q8hrs|context=Neonatal HSV duration depends on classification|population=Pediatric}}
*Acyclovir 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours
*If ocular involvement:
*If ocular involvement:
**1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 3% vidarabine
**1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 3% vidarabine
**Optho consult
**Optho consult
*As for any febrile neonate SBI evaluation:
*As for any febrile neonate SBI evaluation:
**Ampicillin + gentamycin
**{{AntibioticDose|disease=Meningitis|drug=Ampicillin|dose=see age-based dosing|context=Neonatal HSV with SBI evaluation|population=Pediatric}} + [[Gentamicin]]
***May substitute gentamycin with cefotaxime/ceftazidime
***May substitute [[Gentamicin]] with [[Cefotaxime]]/[[Ceftazidime]]

Latest revision as of 01:49, 20 March 2026