Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

_____ is effective against the infections of skin caused by the herepes simplex virus.

  1. Mupirocin

  2. Acyclovir

  3. Silver sulphadiazine

  4. Sodium fusidate
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Acyclovir is a nucleoside analogue that inhibits viral DNA polymerase, specifically effective against herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) skin infections. Mupirocin is antibacterial, silver sulfadiazine is for burns, and sodium fusidate is antibacterial.

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