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:*4. '''VZV meningitis'''
:*4. '''VZV meningitis'''
::* Preferred regimen: supportive care {{and}} [[Acyclovir]] 10 mg/kg IV q8h for 10–14 days, followed by [[Valacyclovir]] 1 g PO tid
::* Preferred regimen: supportive care {{and}} [[Acyclovir]] 10 mg/kg IV q8h for 10–14 days, followed by [[Valacyclovir]] 1 g PO tid
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 11 August 2015

  • Viral meningitis[1]
  • 1. Chronic enterovirus meningoencephalitis
  • Preferred regimen: supportive care ± Pleconaril (investigational)
  • 2. HSV-2 meningitis
  • Preferred regimen: supportive care AND Acyclovir 10 mg/kg IV q8h for 10–14 days, followed by Valacyclovir 1 g PO tid
  • 3. Mollaret's meningitis
  • 4. VZV meningitis
  • Preferred regimen: supportive care AND Acyclovir 10 mg/kg IV q8h for 10–14 days, followed by Valacyclovir 1 g PO tid


References

  1. Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.