Treatment for herpes simplex virus (type 1 or 2) includes which?
a. Corticosteroids
b. Oral griseofulvin
c. Oral antiviral agent
d. Topical or systemic antibiotic
ANS: C
Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex. Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and griseofulvin (an antifungal agent) are not effective for viral infections.
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