What Is True Regarding the Use of Antiviral Drugs, Such

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is true regarding the use of antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, for treatment of herpes?

• A) They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks.
• B) They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it.
• C) They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases.
• D) They shorten outbreaks, however, have many high risk side effects if used long term.

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