What is the ideal time for staing post-exposure prophylaxis with acyclovir in a person exposed to varicella?
Correct Answer: 7-9 th day
Description: Antiviral therapy for prophylaxis against varicella should be staed 7 days after the intense exposure, using acyclovir. Ref: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th edition, Page: 1466
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