Anti-Viral Drugs
Viruses are intracellular parasites that are dependant on host cell
mechanisms
RNA DNA for replication
Measles, mumps, RSV HSV, varicella, CMV This means it’s
difficult to
Rabies Adenovirus
produce
Polio, rhinovirus Papilloma virus specific drugs
HIV Smallpox due to viral
Rubella, hepatitis reliance on the
host cell’s
Reovirus, rotavirus metabolism
Influenza A,B,C Some viruses
are
successfully prevented by vaccinations (polio, rabies, yellow fever, MMR,
seasonal flu...)
Common viruses:
Anti-viral drugs targets:
Viruses are intracellular parasites that are dependant on host cell
mechanisms
RNA DNA for replication
Measles, mumps, RSV HSV, varicella, CMV This means it’s
difficult to
Rabies Adenovirus
produce
Polio, rhinovirus Papilloma virus specific drugs
HIV Smallpox due to viral
Rubella, hepatitis reliance on the
host cell’s
Reovirus, rotavirus metabolism
Influenza A,B,C Some viruses
are
successfully prevented by vaccinations (polio, rabies, yellow fever, MMR,
seasonal flu...)
Common viruses:
Anti-viral drugs targets: