Acyclovir is given to children with chickenpox for what purpose?
A) Minimize scarring
B) Decrease the number of lesions
C) Prevent aplastic anemia
D) Prevent spread of the disease

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Acyclovir decreases the number of lesions,shortens duration of fever,and decreases itching,lethargy,and anorexia; however,it does not prevent scarring.Preventing aplastic anemia is not a function of acyclovir.Only quarantine of the infected child can prevent the spread of disease.

Acyclovir Is Given to Children with Chickenpox for What Purpose