Question

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

Options

• Metronidazole; completely eliminates the virus

• Acyclovir; manages symptoms but does not cure

• Penicillin; cures the infection

• Acyclovir; completely cures the infection

Answer 1

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.