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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Ison MG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7131036 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Most viral respiratory tract infections are caused by classic respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and adenovirus, whereas other viruses, such as herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, and measles virus, can opportunistically affect the respiratory tract. The M2 inhibitors, amantadine and rimantadine, were historically effective for the prevention and treatment of influenza A but all circulating strains are currently r ...[more]