Which one of the following would be the treatment of choice for HSV infection?
Acyclovir is an analogue of guanosine or deoxyguanosine that strongly inhibits herpes simplex virus (HSV) but has little effect on other DNA viruses. When employed for the treatment of primary genital infection by HSV, both oral and intravenous formulations have reduced viral shedding and shortened the duration of symptoms.
Acyclovir
Killed virus vaccine
Herpes immune globulin
Azithromycin
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