Treatment of respiratory virus infections

Antiviral Research
Yacine Abed, Guy Boivin

Abstract

Respiratory viral infections (RVIs) can be associated with a wide range of clinical manifestations ranging from self-limited upper respiratory tract infections to more devastating conditions, such as pneumonia. RVIs constitute the most frequent reason for medical consultations in the world and they have a considerable impact on quality of life and productivity. Therefore, the prevention and control of RVIs remain major clinical goals. Currently, there are approximately 200 known respiratory viruses that can be grouped into one family of DNA viruses (Adenoviridae) and four families of RNA viruses (Orthomyxoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Picornaviridae and Coronaviridae). In this paper, we review the major respiratory viruses that cause disesases in humans, with an emphasis on current treatment options.

Citations

Jun 29, 2007·Journal of Clinical Microbiology·Frederick S NolteJames R Prudent
Apr 29, 2008·Emerging Infectious Diseases·Yacine Abed, Guy Boivin
Sep 14, 2012·Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents·Sônia S CostaFrederico A Vanderlinde
Jul 10, 2012·Current Opinion in Immunology·Tracy HussellRobert J Snelgrove
Jan 6, 2016·Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy·Justyna CiejkaKrzysztof Pyrc
Feb 3, 2007·Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy·Guy Vernet
Mar 12, 2009·Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases·Maria Angeles MarcosAntoni Torres

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