A pelvic examination of a 23-year-old woman 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 suggests a possible herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication commonly used to treat HSV infections. The negative cultures for Neisseria and Chlamydia rule out a bacterial infection, making options B, C, and D less likely. Surgery is not indicated for this presentation.

A Pelvic Examination of a 23-Year-Old Woman Showed Vesicles and Ulcerated