Which drug may be prescribed orally for outbreak management of herpes simplex viral (HSV) infections?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)
c. Zidovudine (AZT) (Retrovir)
d. Bichloroacetic acid (BCA)
Ans: a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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