Question

A 28-year-old man presents with painful vesicular lesions on the penis and dysuria. This is his first episode. According to Australian STI guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir orally for 7-10 days

Answer

Single dose benzathine penicillin IM

Answer

Metronidazole orally for 7 days

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g orally stat

Answer

Topical podophyllotoxin

Practice question

A 28-year-old man presents with painful vesicular lesions on the penis and dysuria. This is his first episode. According to Australian STI guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment?