Antiviral
Antiviral therapy involves the use of specific medications to treat viral infections. These agents work by inhibiting viral replication at various stages of the viral life cycle, such as attachment, entry, uncoating, genome replication, or assembly and release. Unlike antibiotics, which target bacteria, antivirals are highly specific to viruses and aim to reduce viral load, alleviate symptoms, and prevent disease progression. Common applications include treatments for influenza, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and herpes simplex virus infections.
