A pelvic examination of a 23- year- old female showed vesicles and ulcerated lesions on her labia. Cultures were negative for Neisseria and Chlamydia; the VDRL test was negative. Which treatment is appropriate?

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The presence of vesicles and ulcerated lesions on the labia, with negative cultures for Neisseria and Chlamydia and a negative VDRL test, suggests a diagnosis of genital herpes, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex virus infections.

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