viral infections Flashcards by sadie cook | Brainscape

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prevent or delay progression from HIV to AIDS
reduce HIV RNA load in the blood to undetectable level or <50 copies/mL & increase CD4 levels
AE immunosuppression, opportunistic infections

A

HIV drugs

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lessen severity acute herpes simplex infections
prolong latent period disease
treats HSV 1/2, varicella-zoster, CMV
doesn’t cure disease
oral given 5-10days
tx start within 24h may shorten & decrease severity of outbreak

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acyclovir

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shortens discomfort period for influenza symptoms
must be started within 48h symptoms

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oselamivir (Tamiflu)

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treats hep. A and B
best prevented through vaccine

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nucleoside analogs (hepatitis drugs)

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