Treatment of Herpes zoster:
Correct Answer: Valacyclovir
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Valacyclovir (Ref: Jawetz, 27th/e, p. 470)* Famciclovir or valacyclovir are the DOC for Herpes Zoster.* Several antiviral compounds provide effective therapy for varicella, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir and foscarnet. Acyclovir can prevent the development of systemic disease in varicella - infected immunosuppressed patients and can halt the progression of herpes zoster in adults. Acyclovir does not appear to prevent postherpetic neuralgia.
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