Which of the Following Has Shown Some Effectiveness in Treating

Question

Which of the following has shown some effectiveness in treating a herpes infection?
A)AZT
B)protease inhibitors
C)acyclovir
D)cephalosporin

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir is a nucleoside analog that targets the replication of herpes viral DNA, and has shown some effectiveness in treating herpes infections. AZT and protease inhibitors are antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV, not herpes. Cephalosporins are antibiotics that are not effective against viruses like herpes.