More potent and non toxic drug against herpes virus is_____________?
Correct answer: B. Acyclovir
- A. Zidovodine
- B. Acyclovir
- C. Nystatin
- D. Amontidine
Explanation
Acyclovir selectively inhibits herpesvirus DNA polymerase after activation by viral thymidine kinase, giving it useful antiviral activity with relatively low host-cell toxicity. Zidovudine is an antiretroviral, while nystatin is an antifungal.
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