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Which adverse effect is associated with prolonged systemic administration of acyclovir?
Which adverse effect is associated with prolonged systemic administration of acyclovir?
- Visual disturbances
- Nausea
- Headache (correct)
- Muscle pain
What is the principal drug to treat genital herpes and herpes simplex in mucosal and cutaneous areas?
What is the principal drug to treat genital herpes and herpes simplex in mucosal and cutaneous areas?
- Amantadine
- Rimantadine
- Valacyclovir
- Acyclovir (correct)
Which virus infections can acyclovir effectively treat?
Which virus infections can acyclovir effectively treat?
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella-Zoster (herpes zoster and chicken pox) (correct)
- Influenza A
What is the mechanism of action of amantadine and rimantadine in the context of influenza A virus?
What is the mechanism of action of amantadine and rimantadine in the context of influenza A virus?
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Apart from herpes virus infections, what other condition can acyclovir help decrease the risk of?
Apart from herpes virus infections, what other condition can acyclovir help decrease the risk of?
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