Viruses, Part 1: DNA Viruses
May 4, 2015|Dermatology
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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.
This fact sheet will review the spectrum of DNA viruses that cause or are associated with cutaneous manifestations. DNA virus classification, clinical findings, potential treatments, and other board-relevant facts will be discussed.
2. Which is the appropriate treatment regimen for a patient presenting with the first episode of genital herpes?
a. acyclovir 20 mg/kg intravenously 4 times daily for 10 d
b. famciclovir 125 mg orally twice daily for 5 d
,c. human papillomavirus vaccination
d. valacyclovir 1000 mg orally twice daily for 1 d
e. valacyclovir 1000 mg orally twice daily for 10 d
