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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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