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Antiviral Drugs: Purpose

 
Medical Encyclopedia: Antiviral Drugs: Purpose

Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Unlike antibacterial drugs, which may cover a wide range of pathogens, antiviral agents tend to be narrow in spectrum, and have limited efficacy.

— Samuel D. Uretsky, PharmD



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