A 28-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of painful, grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on his penile shaft. He reports a tingling sensat...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of painful, grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on his penile shaft. He reports a tingling sensation in the area before the rash appeared. This is his first such episode. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir 400mg TDS for 5 days

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Topical aciclovir cream 5 times daily for 5 days

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Oral valaciclovir 1g BD for 1 day

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Oral famciclovir 500mg BD for 5 days

Answer

No treatment, reassure it will resolve

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Genital Herpes

A 28-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of painful, grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on his penile shaft. He reports a tingling sensation in the area before the rash appeared. This is his first such episode. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?