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Understanding Viruses
Viral replication
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Hepatitis viruses
Herpes viruses
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Influenza viruses (the “flu”)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Antivirals
Key characteristics of antiviral drugs
Causes GI upset
Antivirals Drugs-Nonretroviral
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
CMV retinitis
Ophthalmic form surgically implanted
Ocular injection (fomivirsen)
Antivirals Drugs-Nonretroviral
Dose-Limiting Toxicities
Protozoal
Toxoplasmosis of the brain, others
Fungal
Candidiasis of the lungs, esophagus, trachea
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, others
Viral
CMV disease, HSV infection, others
Bacterial
Various mycobacterial infections, others
Extrapulmonary TB
Opportunistic neoplasias
Kaposi’s sarcoma, others
Antiretroviral Drugs
Fusion inhibitors
Good hygiene