Comparison of Prophylactic Acyclovir and Placebo in Prevention of Eczema Herpeticum in Pediatric Burns

Summary

Introduction: Early detection is important in treating patients with Eczema Herpeticum (EH), which may arise in paediatric burn patients. As soon as a clinical diagnosis is confirmed, antiviral medications should be started to ensure an early resolution of the disease. Several studies have indicated that acyclovir is the best treatment for EH lesions in the majority of individuals. Objective: Compare efficacy of the prophylactic acyclovir and placebo in preventing eczema Herpeticum in paediatric burn patients

Timeline

Start

2019-10-01

Primary completion

2020-09-30

Completion

2020-09-30

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