Answer
It does not require activation by viral thymidine kinase, so it may remain active against some herpes simplex viruses that are resistant or clinically unresponsive to aciclovir.
Sources for this answer
- Foscavir 24 mg/ml Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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