Dams are built for a number of uses in addition to producing electricity â in fact, only 3 percent of the nationâs 80,000 dams currently generate power. From flood control to recreational activities, dams can help protect, support and improve communities.
acyclovir in Medicine. acyclovir aÂ·cyÂ·cloÂ·vir (Ä-sÄ«'klÅ-vÇr, -klÉ-) n. A synthetic purine nucleoside analog that is derived from guanine and is used topically in the treatment of herpes simplex infections, especially those of the genitals. Also called acycloguanosine.
This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections.