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Which antiviral medication is used for genital herpes, and what is its therapeutic action?

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प्रश्न

Which antiviral medication is used for genital herpes, and what is its therapeutic action?

विकल्प

  • Metronidazole; completely eliminates the virus

  • Acyclovir; manages symptoms but does not cure

  • Penicillin; cures the infection

  • Acyclovir; completely cures the infection

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उत्तर

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used for genital herpes that manages symptoms and reduces outbreak frequency but does not cure the infection. HSV-2 remains latent in nerve tissue, and reactivation can occur. Genital herpes is listed as not curable, only manageable.

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