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Why is antiviral medicine more costly than antibiotics?

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What is an antivirous?

Just like antibiotics get rid of bacterial infections, antiviral drugs fight against dangerous viruses. A recent example of antiviral drugs is Tamiflu which is used to battle the Swine Flu. For more information, see the below related link.


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Are bacterial infections more susceptible to drugs than viruses?

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