Viral Treatment Flashcards

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Two Categories for Treatment

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  1. Antiviral: Given after infection has occurred, and do not prevent disease, just reduce symptoms by targeting enzymes/proteins of Virus
  2. Vaccine: Weakens the virus and comes with future immunity at the cost of minor symptoms, since viruses mutate quickly, annual vaccines are given
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