MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

DERMATOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zovirax is a drug for the treatment of
A
Dermophytes
B
Candida
C
herpes
D
worms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children).

Detailed explanation-2: -Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir appear equally effective for episodic treatment of genital herpes (466–470). *Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times/day is also effective, but are not recommended because of frequency of dosing.

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