Mechanism of Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
Name the types of antimicrobials
A
Antibiotics Antivirals Antifungals Antiprotosoals Antihelminths
2
Q
Why are anti-viral drugs needed despite the effectiveness of vaccines? - 3 reasons
A
Some viruses have no vaccines
Not everyone can be vaccinated even if vaccine for that virus is effective
Immune response to vaccines can take time
3
Q
Name a few acute infections treated using anti-viral drugs? and the name of the drug used?
A
Influenza, chickenpox, herpes infections using ACICLOVIR
4
Q
Name a few chronic infections treated using anti-viral drugs? and the name of the drug used?
A
HCV, HBV, HIV - many diff drugs
