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Category - MACE
Answer: C - Acyclovir is not indicated for treating genital warts. The CDC recommends both Aldara and TCA for the treatment of genital warts. Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of HSV (herpes simplex virus).
Trichloroacetic acid is a chemical treatment that burns off genital warts and can be used for internal warts. Side effects can include mild skin irritation, sores, or pain.
Sources: CDC, Mayo Clinic