Antiviral therapy

Eddie Blair, Graham Darby, Gerald Gough, Eddy Littler, Dave Rowlands, Margaret Tisdale

Viruses, responsible for many of the world's most serious diseases, have been the focus of intensive research for many years. Antiviral Therapy provides a concise summary of vital information on drug targets and current therapy regimes for all of the major viral infections. The book provides up-to-date coverage of recent developments in all aspects of antiviral therapy research and practice. Starting with an overview of antiviral chemotherapy, it goes on to describe the development of drugs against HIV, herpesvirus, respiratory viruses and hepatitis infections. Drugs currently available for treatment are reviewed, and possible therapies and drug targets for future prophylactic and therapeutic use are discussed. - Back cover.

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