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Varicella pneumonia.

D Schlossberg1, M Littman

  • 1Department of Medicine, Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19125.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Acyclovir sodium effectively treated varicella pneumonia in six adults, resolving lung and blood gas issues. Early intravenous acyclovir therapy is recommended for patients with potential varicella pneumonia.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Varicella pneumonia is a severe complication of varicella-zoster virus infection.
  • Pneumonia can lead to significant respiratory compromise and abnormal blood gas levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of acyclovir sodium in treating varicella pneumonia in adult patients.
  • To assess the impact of acyclovir therapy on clinical and laboratory findings.

Main Methods:

  • Six adult patients with confirmed varicella pneumonia were treated with intravenous acyclovir sodium.
  • Patients were monitored for resolution of radiographic abnormalities and arterial blood gas improvements.
  • Thrombocytopenia was also assessed as a clinical parameter.

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Main Results:

  • All six patients achieved complete resolution of roentgenographic and arterial blood gas abnormalities.
  • Five out of six patients experienced resolution of thrombocytopenia.
  • Successful treatment outcomes were observed with intravenous acyclovir therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Intravenous acyclovir sodium is an effective treatment for varicella pneumonia in adults.
  • Early administration of acyclovir is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Acyclovir therapy can also resolve associated thrombocytopenia.