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Which among the following anti-HIV drugs is also used to treat viral hepatitis B ?

Correct answer: B. Lamivudine

  • A. Enfuvirtide
  • B. Lamivudine
  • C. Efavirenz
  • D. Ritonavir

Explanation

Lamivudine inhibits reverse transcriptase in HIV and also suppresses hepatitis B virus polymerase, so it has activity against both infections. The other listed drugs do not have this established dual clinical use.

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