A Patient Who Has Genital Herpes Has Frequent Outbreaks

A patient who has genital herpes has frequent outbreaks.The patient asks the primary care NP why it is necessary to take oral acyclovir all the time and not just for acute outbreaks.The NP should explain that oral acyclovir may:

A) prevent the virus from developing resistance.
B) cause episodes to be shorter and less frequent.
C) actually eradicate the virus and cure the disease.
D) reduce the chance of transmitting the virus to others.