Question 320 · LEK · Viral warts
Human papilloma virus infection is one of the most common viral infections. Small common warts located on the extremities may be treated with all of the following except for:
- A. a 10-20% salicylic ointment.
- B. a 5-10% lactic acid ointment.
- C. a 1% mupirocin ointment.
- D. a preparation with dimethyl sulfoxide.
- E. a preparation with 5-fluorouracil.
Hint
Warts are viral and are treated by exfoliating or destroying infected keratinocytes; find the drug whose mechanism is unrelated to this.
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