Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise healthy children and adolescents: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acyclovir has the potential to shorten the course of chickenpox which may result in reduced costs and morbidity. We conducted a systematic review of randomised controlled trials that evaluated acyclovir for the treatment of chickenpo...
Main Authors: | Hartling Lisa, Wiebe Natasha, Belseck Elaine M, Klassen Terry P |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-09-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/2/9 |
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