Abstract
Most viral respiratory tract infections are caused by classic respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and adenovirus, whereas other viruses, such as herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, and measles virus, can opportunistically affect the respiratory tract. The M2 inhibitors, amantadine and rimantadine, were historically effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza A but all circulating strains are currently resistant to these drugs. Neuraminidase inhibitors are the sole approved class of antivirals to treat influenza. Ribavirin, especially when combined with intravenous antibody, reduces morbidity and mortality among immunosuppressed patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 139-153 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Clinics in Chest Medicine |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
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Keywords
- Influenza
- Neuraminidase inhibitor
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Respiratory virus
- Ribavirin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
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Antiviral Treatments. / Ison, Michael G.
In: Clinics in Chest Medicine, Vol. 38, No. 1, 01.03.2017, p. 139-153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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N2 - Most viral respiratory tract infections are caused by classic respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and adenovirus, whereas other viruses, such as herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, and measles virus, can opportunistically affect the respiratory tract. The M2 inhibitors, amantadine and rimantadine, were historically effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza A but all circulating strains are currently resistant to these drugs. Neuraminidase inhibitors are the sole approved class of antivirals to treat influenza. Ribavirin, especially when combined with intravenous antibody, reduces morbidity and mortality among immunosuppressed patients.
AB - Most viral respiratory tract infections are caused by classic respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and adenovirus, whereas other viruses, such as herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, and measles virus, can opportunistically affect the respiratory tract. The M2 inhibitors, amantadine and rimantadine, were historically effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza A but all circulating strains are currently resistant to these drugs. Neuraminidase inhibitors are the sole approved class of antivirals to treat influenza. Ribavirin, especially when combined with intravenous antibody, reduces morbidity and mortality among immunosuppressed patients.
KW - Influenza
KW - Neuraminidase inhibitor
KW - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
KW - Respiratory virus
KW - Ribavirin
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