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Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?
Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?
- Influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (correct)
- Influenza A and B, and coronavirus
- Influenza A and B, and rhinovirus
- Influenza A and B, and adenovirus
What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?
What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?
- Immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Immunization against influenza A (correct)
- Antiviral agents
- Immunization against influenza B
How do neuraminidase inhibitors work?
How do neuraminidase inhibitors work?
- By targeting the host's immune response
- By blocking an enzyme called neuraminidase produced by the influenza virus (correct)
- By stimulating the production of neuraminidase
- By promoting the release of new viruses from infected cells
What are the adverse effects of neuraminidase inhibitors?
What are the adverse effects of neuraminidase inhibitors?
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What is the therapeutic spectrum of adamantane derivatives?
What is the therapeutic spectrum of adamantane derivatives?
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Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?
Which viral respiratory tract infections have treatments available?
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What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?
What is the preferred approach for immunization against influenza A?
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What is the mechanism of action of neuraminidase inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of neuraminidase inhibitors?
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What is the antiviral spectrum of neuraminidase inhibitors?
What is the antiviral spectrum of neuraminidase inhibitors?
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What are the adverse effects of adamantane antivirals?
What are the adverse effects of adamantane antivirals?
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