The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 157-158 , August 2008

In Defense of Empiric Acyclovir Therapy in Certain Neonates

  • Sarah S. Long, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sarah S. Long, MD, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Section of Infectious Diseases, Erie Avenue at Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095.

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PII: S0022-3476(08)00381-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.04.071

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 157-158 , August 2008

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