Discuss patient presents with painful genital ulcers


Question: A patient presents with painful genital ulcers and generalized symptoms of fever, headache, and fatigue. Upon physical examination, the vesicles are 2 to 4 mm with underlying erythema and are progressing to erosions and ulcerations. The patient denies a history of genital lesions and reports that this is the first occurrence. Based on this presentation, which of the following is the appropriate therapy? Want Online Help? A. Valacyclovir 1,000 mg orally twice a day for 7 to 10 days B. Intravenous acyclovir 5 mg/kg every 8 hours for 5 days C. Famciclovir 250 mg orally twice a day for an extended duration with required follow-up D. Topical acyclovir applied to the lesions twice a day

 

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