Agents used in the prophylaxis or therapy of VIRUS DISEASES. Some of the ways they may act include preventing viral replication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase; binding to specific cell-surface receptors and inhibiting viral penetration or uncoating; inhibiting viral protein synthesis; or blocking late stages of virus assembly.
Synonyms: 0, Drug, Antiviral, Agent, Antiviral, Drugs, Antiviral, Antivirals, Antiviral Drugs, Antiviral Agent, Antiviral, Antiviral Agents, Antiviral Drug, Agents, Antiviral
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for resistance to antiviral agents, DRUG RESISTANCE, VIRAL and DRUG RESISTANCE, MULTIPLE, VIRAL are available
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D000998
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