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    GlossaryAcyclovir (ACV)

    antiviral drug treating herpes infections by inhibiting viral DNA replication

    Acyclovir, also known as Zovirax, is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It works by inhibiting the replication of viral DNA, thereby reducing the severity and duration of the infection.

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