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How do you manage patients with severe HSV disease who develop significant nephrotoxicity on IV acyclovir?

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Infectious Disease · Emory University Hospital
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I would usually continue acyclovir with slower infusion rates of at least 1 hour and pre- and post-infusion hydration as well as engaging pharmacy to really dose-adjust the medication. Renal toxicity is hardly ever a reason to not use IV acyclovir in severe HSV disease. The alternatives cidofovir an...

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