Pharmacology · single question
The treatment for the shingles (herpes zoster) patient shown is:
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Correct answer: B. Famciclovir (an antiviral)
- A. Antibiotics do not treat viral zoster.
- B. Correct. Antivirals such as famciclovir/valacyclovir/acyclovir treat herpes zoster.
- C. Antifungals are for candidal infections.
- D. There is no abscess to drain.