Mycobat tuberculosis infection in a HI V infected patient is treated with

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: HIV patients with TB often receive 4 first-line drugs for 2 months, followed by a 7-month continuation phase due to higher relapse risk.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Griseofulvin is primarily indicated for onychomycosis (nail fungal infections) and other dermatophyte infections, not pityriasis versicolor.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Itraconazole has activity against molds like Aspergillus and Mucor, unlike fluconazole which is less effective against molds.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Oral acyclovir for 10 days relieves symptoms of genital herpes but does not prevent recurrences.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All listed reasons—loss of efficacy, adverse effects, and resistance—discourage ART in asymptomatic HIV patients unless CD4 counts drop.