Question

A 27-year-old with recurrent genital herpes caused by HSV-2 is seeking treatment. According to BNF, what is recommended for frequent recurrences (>6 per year)?

Accepted Answer

Continuous prophylactic oral aciclovir

Answer

Topical aciclovir cream only

Answer

Oral aciclovir episodically

Answer

IV aciclovir inpatient therapy

Answer

No treatment needed

Practice question

A 27-year-old with recurrent genital herpes caused by HSV-2 is seeking treatment. According to BNF, what is recommended for frequent recurrences (>6 per year)?