Asked by Brenda Madrigal on Jun 15, 2024
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During an acute stage,acyclovir may be used to relieve symptoms of ________.
A) gonorrhea
B) syphilis
C) chlamydia
D) herpes genitalis
Herpes Genitalis
A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by genital sores and pain.
Acyclovir
An antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.
- Distinguish between sexually transmitted infections and their specific therapeutic approaches.
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Norma PerezJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication commonly used to treat herpes genitalis. It helps in relieving symptoms and reducing the intensity of outbreaks. It is not effective against other sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis, or chlamydia.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between sexually transmitted infections and their specific therapeutic approaches.