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The appropriate treatment for the herpes zoster patient described above is:

  1. A course of antibiotics
  2. Antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir/famciclovir/valacyclovir)
  3. Topical antifungal
  4. Corticosteroids alone
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Correct answer: B. Antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir/famciclovir/valacyclovir)

  • A. Antibiotics do not treat a viral infection.
  • B. Correct. Antivirals (started early) are the treatment for herpes zoster.
  • C. Antifungals treat candidiasis, not zoster.
  • D. Steroids alone do not address the viral cause.

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