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A 1-compartment power covariate model with weight and serum creatinine on clearance and weight on distribution volume was used. Noncompartmental and modeled PK parameters were similar.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These are the first intravenous ganciclovir population PK data with covariate assessments in premature infants being treated for CMV disease. Results suggest an intravenous dose of 5\u2005mg\/kg every 12\u2005hours may be an appropriate starting regimen in of premature infants with congenital CMV. 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