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For what STD do Antiviral drugs ease symptoms but cannot cure the infection?
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∙ 10y ago
Antivirals like acyclovir and valacyclovir ease the symptoms of genital herpes, but there is no cure.
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Do antiviral drugs prevent Swine Flu?
Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses.They must be prescribed by a health care professional.They work against influenza viruses -- but will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the flu.The CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.Recommendations for using antiviral drugs for treatment or prevention of swine influenza will change as we learn more about this new virus.
What are antiviral?
No foods are antiviral. Only fairly strong drugs have antiviral properties.
How must antiviral drugs be used?
As a class, the antivirals are not curative, and must be used either prophylactically or early in the development of an infection.
How is a cold sore treated by doctors?
There are antiviral drugs available which have some effect in lessening the symptoms and decreasing the length of herpes outbreaks.
Acyclovir is an example of what?
it is an example of antiviral drugs
What can a doctor do to help a patient who has aids?
A person with AIDS is treated with antiviral drugs to control the viral infection. In addition, they require treatment or preventive medication for opportunistic infections.
What type of drug is acyclovir?
Guanine nucleoside analogues, Nucleoside analogues and Antiviral drugs
What is an antiviral drug?
An antiviral drug is a medication used to treat viral infections by either inhibiting the virus from replicating in the body or boosting the body’s immune response to fight off the virus. These drugs are specific to certain viruses and can help reduce symptoms, shorten the duration of the illness, and prevent complications.
How many antiviral drugs are available?
Exclusive of the antiretroviral agents used in HIV (AIDS) therapy, there are currently only 11 antiviral drugs available, covering four types of virus.
How antiviral drugs work?
The drug gives the patient a weakened form of the virus. The body's immune system 'learns' what the virus is and produces anti-bodies to fight the infection. The anti-bodies remain in the patient's bloodstream - ready to fight the full-blown disease, should they catch it in later life.
Best medication for under 1year babies with swine flu?
Nothing. Even the best antiviral drugs around today can only slightly reduce the infection time, usually only by a day or two. In 5-10% of children given the antiviral drugs there have been reports of nausea and vomiting. Follow your doctors advice, plenty of fluid and rest. In 99.9% of cases the virus will pass without complication.
What is the most limited group of antimicrobial agents?
Antiviral drugs are the most limited.
