Treatment with acyclovir of varicella pneumonia in pregnancy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Varicella pneumonia during pregnancy carries a significant mortality for both mother and fetus. The antiviral drug, acyclovir, appears to have decreased mortality in reported cases. We present a case report and review of the literature summarizing the experience to date with acyclovir in the treatment of varicella pneumonia during pregnancy.
Medical subject headings
- Acyclovir
- Chickenpox
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious