Why Don't Medications Such as Acyclovir Cure Oral Herpes Simplex

Why don't medications such as acyclovir cure oral herpes simplex infections?

A) Acyclovir is an antiviral medication, but oral herpes is caused by a bacterium.
B) Acyclovir is an antibacterial medication, but oral herpes is caused by a virus.
C) Herpes simplex virus DNA persists in a latent form that is not removed by acyclovir.
D) Herpes simplex virus RNA persists in a latent form that is not removed by acyclovir.
E) Herpes simplex virus forms endospores that are resistant to all medications.

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