A Study of BV-araU in the Treatment of Varicella-Zoster Viral Disease (VZV) in HIV-Infected Children Who Have Not Had Success With or Who Cannot Take Other Treatments for VZV
HIV Infections, Chickenpox
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring Herpes Zoster, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Antiviral Agents, sorivudine, Chickenpox
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients must have: HIV infection. Cutaneous, visceral, or ocular varicella-zoster viral infection. Refractory or intolerant to acyclovir or foscarnet therapy. Consent of parent or guardian. Exclusion Criteria Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: Inability to take oral capsules or tolerate liquids. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: 5-flucytosine, 5-fluorouracil, high-dose prednisone, or probenecid. Patients with the following prior condition are excluded: History of immediate hypersensitivity to nucleoside analogues. Prior Medication: Excluded: 5-flucytosine, 5-fluorouracil, high-dose prednisone, or probenecid within 4 weeks prior to study entry. Required: Prior acyclovir or foscarnet.
Sites / Locations
- Bristol - Myers Squibb Co