This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
All of the following is true about “Imiquimod” except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Direct antiviral activity, B. Indirect antiviral activity, C. Antitumor activity, D. It releases cytokines
A: Direct antiviral activity
Answer: A: Direct antiviral activity 
Explanation: Mechanism of Action 
The probable mechanism in treating actinic keratosis and external genital warts is, it is a immune response modifier, stimulates the release of inflammatory cytokines and proliferation/migration of immune cells.
No direct antiviral activity.