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What are the clinical uses of antiviral drugs?
The clinical uses of antiviral drugs include treatment of HIV, herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B and C, influenza A and B, and COVID-19.
What are the types of herpes viruses that can be treated with anti-herpes virus agents?
The types of herpes viruses that can be treated with anti-herpes virus agents are Herpes simplex virus–1 (HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus–2 (HSV-2), Varicella zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
What is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis?
The major cause of infectious mononucleosis is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
What are the clinical manifestations of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised individuals?
The clinical manifestations of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised individuals include pneumonia, gastroenteritis, retinitis, encephalitis, and mononucleosis.
How does Acyclovir work in the treatment of herpes viruses?
Acyclovir is converted into an active metabolite by three phosphorylation, which inhibits the replication of herpes viruses.
Study Notes
Antiviral Drugs Classification
- Antiviral drugs are classified according to their clinical uses, including:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Antiretroviral
- Herpes virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Hepatitis B, C
- Influenza A, B
- COVID-19
Anti-Herpes Virus Agents
- These agents are used to treat herpesviruses, including:
- Herpes simplex virus–1 (HSV-1), which causes:
- Herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Herpes esophagitis
- Herpes simplex virus–2 (HSV-2), which causes:
- Genital herpes
- Varicella zoster virus (VZV), which produces:
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes:
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV), which causes:
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Retinitis
- Encephalitis
- Mononucleosis in immunocompromised individuals
- Herpes simplex virus–1 (HSV-1), which causes:
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Treatment
- Acyclovir is used to treat HSV and is converted into an active metabolite by:
- Three phosphorylation processes
Test your knowledge on antiviral drugs classification and their clinical uses in this quiz. Learn about the treatment of various viruses such as HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and C, influenza, and COVID-19. Focus on understanding anti-Herpes virus agents and their application in the treatment of herpesviruses, including HSV-1.
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