TREATMENT WITH ACYCLOVIR OF VARICELLA PNEUMONIA IN PREGNANCY

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BROUSSARD, RC [1 ]
PAYNE, DK [1 ]
GEORGE, RB [1 ]
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[1] LOUISIANA STATE UNIV, SCH MED, DEPT MED, DIV PULM DIS, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 USA
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10.1378/chest.99.4.1045
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
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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.
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