Table 4 Antiviral treatment of neonatal HSV infection
Infants | Antiviral drug | Recommended daily dosage | Length of therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Â | Localised infections: 14 days |
Treatment of neonatal hsv infection | Acyclovir | Intravenously: 3 × 10–20 mg/kg | CNS or disseminated infections: 21 days |
Suppressive treatment of cutaneous recurrences after neonatal herpes | Acyclovir | Orally: 2–3 × 300 mg/m2 | For weeks to months |