Template:Neonatal HSV antivirals

• Acyclovir 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours (duration depends on classification)
• If ocular involvement:
  • 1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 3% vidarabine
  • Optho consult
• As for any febrile neonate SBI evaluation:
  • Ampicillin + gentamycin
    • May substitute gentamycin with cefotaxime/ceftazidime