PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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the mechanism used by the virus to infect cells
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how closely related the virus is to cold viruses
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the metabolism of the virus
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meiosis in the virus
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Detailed explanation-1: -Antiviral agents for HSV infection include acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir.
Detailed explanation-2: -HOW DO HSV ANTIVIRALS WORK? Herpes simplex virus (HSV) antivirals are used to treat herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Acyclovir is the antiviral most commonly used to treat HSV infections. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis and therefore prevents replication of the virus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The antivirals ( oral, intravenous and topical) acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir and pensiclovir are well established treatments for both HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Detailed explanation-4: -Most viral diseases, with the exception of those caused by human immunodeficiency virus, are self-limited illnesses that do not require specific antiviral therapy. The currently available antiviral drugs target 3 main groups of viruses: herpes, hepatitis, and influenza viruses.