viral infections Flashcards

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  • prevent or delay progression from HIV to AIDS
  • reduce HIV RNA load in the blood to undetectable level or <50 copies/mL & increase CD4 levels
  • AE immunosuppression, opportunistic infections
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HIV drugs

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  • lessen severity acute herpes simplex infections
  • prolong latent period disease
  • treats HSV 1/2, varicella-zoster, CMV
  • doesn’t cure disease
  • oral given 5-10days
  • tx start within 24h may shorten & decrease severity of outbreak
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acyclovir

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3
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  • shortens discomfort period for influenza symptoms
  • must be started within 48h symptoms
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oselamivir (Tamiflu)

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4
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  • treats hep. A and B
  • best prevented through vaccine
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nucleoside analogs (hepatitis drugs)

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