<prompt> Treatment of Herpes zoster:ZidovudinValacyclovirRibavarinNevirapine  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., Valacyclovir Ref: Jawetz, 27the, p. 470 Famciclovir or valacyclovir are the DOC for Herpes Zoster. Several antiviral compounds provide effective therapy for varicella, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir and foscarnet. Acyclovir can prevent the development of systemic disease in varicella - infected immunosuppressed patients and can halt the progression of herpes zoster in adults. Acyclovir does not appear to prevent postherpetic neuralgia. 