The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that HPV be treated with client-applied:
a. Miconazole ointment.
b. Topical podofilox 0.5% solution or gel.
c. Penicillin given intramuscularly for two doses.
d. Metronidazole by mouth.
ANS: B
Available treatments are imiquimod, podophyllin, and podofilox. Miconazole ointment is used to treat athlete's foot. Intramuscular penicillin is used to treat syphilis. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
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