Localized bullous eruptions away from infusion site due to intravenous acyclovir administration in a child.

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent against herpes virus. Its local adverse effects are common and typically consist of inflammation or phlebitis at the site of intravenous infusion. Here we present a child with bullous eruptions away from infusion site due to acyclovir administration. It is exceptionally rare with only one adult case has been reported to date.

Citation

Asuman Gurkan, Nilgun Erkek, Saliha Senel. Localized bullous eruptions away from infusion site due to intravenous acyclovir administration in a child. Indian journal of pharmacology. 2012 Jan;44(1):126-8

PMID: 22345887

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