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Review
. 1988 May;72(3):691-715.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30766-0.

Antiviral agents

E D Reines  1 , P A Gross
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Review

Antiviral agents

E D Reines et al. Med Clin North Am. 1988 May.

Erratum in

  • Med Clin North Am 1988 Nov;72(6):ix

Abstract

Potent effective antiviral drugs recently have been licensed for several viral diseases, ushering in a new era in the treatment of viral diseases. Several unique features in the process of a viral infection have been identified as target points for inhibition. The unique steps and the interfering compounds are the subject of this review.

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