Acyclovir is a notable and commonly used antiviral drug. Othernotable antivirals include: Emtricitabine & zidovudine,efavirenz & nevirapine; and, darunavir & indinavir.
Why is acyclovir used to treat HSV infections but not HIVinfections? When referring to HIV prophylaxis, what is PrEP, howdoes it work, and which drugs are most commonly involved?
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