Neurological toxicity of acyclovir: report of a case in a six-month-old liver transplant recipient.
Acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity is a rare adverse effect, found especially in adults with pre-existing renal failure. We report a case of neurotoxicity of acyclovir in a six-month-old liver transplant recipient. Case report and review of literature are discussed.
Chevret
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L
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, CHU Bicetre, Le Kremlin, Bicetre, France. laurent.chevret@bct.aphp.fr
Debray
D
D
Poulain
C
C
Durand
Ph
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Devictor
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016031:Liver Transplantation
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir