Answer
It blocks viral polymerase directly and does not need activation by viral thymidine kinase, a pathway commonly involved in aciclovir resistance.
Sources for this answer
- Foscarnet sodium Tillomed 24 mg/ml solution for infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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