5 Questions
Which adverse effect is associated with prolonged systemic administration of acyclovir?
Headache
What is the principal drug to treat genital herpes and herpes simplex in mucosal and cutaneous areas?
Acyclovir
Which virus infections can acyclovir effectively treat?
Varicella-Zoster (herpes zoster and chicken pox)
What is the mechanism of action of amantadine and rimantadine in the context of influenza A virus?
Inhibit one of the early steps of influenza A replication by blocking the uncoating of the virus
Apart from herpes virus infections, what other condition can acyclovir help decrease the risk of?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people receiving kidney transplants
Test your knowledge about the antiviral medication Acyclovir, known for its effectiveness against herpes simplex (types I and II), genital herpes, herpes zoster, and chicken pox. Understand its mechanism of action in inhibiting viral DNA replication and its use in reducing the risk of CMV infection in transplant recipients.
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