Which of the following is NOT used in post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV ?
Correct Answer: Acyclovir
Description: The guideline for post exposure prophylaxis in AIDS is dual NIs for low risk exposures,with addition of either a PI or eirenz in high risk exposures.Tenofovir together with emtricitabine is the most widely used dual NI combination . Acyclovir is deoxiguanosine anlogue antiviral drug used as an anti herpes virus drug. Reference .. Harrison20th edition pg 897
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