Which treatment will cure herpes genitalis?
a. acyclovir taken orally twice daily for 2 weeks
b. an injection of penicillin G benzathine
c. doxycycline 100 mg orally, twice daily for 7 days
d. none
D
Medical treatment for herpes genitalis includes prevention of transmission and the use of several medications, such as acyclovir and doxycycline. However, there is no cure for herpes genitalis.
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