Significance of Antiviral treatment
Antiviral treatment encompasses medications designed to combat viral infections. While Ayurveda indicates a lack of specific antiviral treatments for certain illnesses, scientific approaches involve various antiviral drugs aimed at conditions like COVID-19, chronic hepatitis, and other viral diseases. Some treatments are currently under investigation, including remdesivir and chloroquine for COVID-19, although no specific antiviral options are approved for SARS-CoV-2 yet. Overall, antiviral treatments can provide symptomatic relief and improve adherence to therapy for managing viral infections.
Synonyms: Antiviral therapy, Antiviral medication, Antiviral strategy
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Hindu concept of 'Antiviral treatment'
Antiviral treatment in Hinduism suggests there is no designated therapy for certain illnesses; current approaches focus on symptomatic relief rather than specific antiviral solutions, emphasizing a holistic understanding of health and healing.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is a type of treatment, and the text states that there is no specific antiviral treatment available or recommended to counter the illness, and the potential therapy is still symptomatic.[1]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) These are treatments that target coronavirus, and also reported in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicines regarding immunomodulation and role of immunity in COVID-19 disease, and are being studied for their potential benefits.[2]
The concept of Antiviral treatment in scientific sources
Antiviral treatment encompasses medications designed to address viral infections, such as COVID-19, though no specific antiviral therapies for it are currently approved. Various medications are under evaluation for efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 and other viral diseases.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the use of drugs to treat viral infections, and in HIV/TB co-infection, it can induce the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, potentially leading to the paradoxical response.[3] (2) This is a form of treatment that may be used during the early stage of the disease to provide symptomatic relief, if it is available for use.[4] (3) This refers to the use of substances to combat viruses, such as arbidol, which is known to block the trimerisation of the spike glycoprotein.[5] (4) Medications prescribed for managing chronic hepatitis infections; effective for hepatitis B and recent advancements have increased eradication rates for hepatitis C.[6]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Ensuring that these do not interact negatively with psychiatric medications protects the patient’s mental and physical well-being, making treatment more effective and safer, especially when treating mpox in patients with mental disorders.[7] (2) The use of medications to combat viral infections, with the study examining the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.[8] (3) This involves the administration of medications that are designed to combat viral infections, such as those caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19.[9] (4) Medications used to combat viral infections, such as HIV, which can be administered during pregnancy to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission, and were discussed in relation to MTCT knowledge.[10]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This refers to medications used to combat viral infections, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is also an antiviral treatment for hepatitis B.[11] (2) This is the use of medications to combat viral infections, like HIV, which is a critical component of improving outcomes.[12] (3) This is a treatment that is needed to address the needs of those infected with HIV, providing a compelling reason for implementation.[13] (4) This must provide another compelling reason to implement countrywide antiviral treatment, as mentioned in the text.[14]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the use of medications to treat viral infections, which can be started when a patient experiences symptoms that indicate an eruption.[15] (2) These are treatments, like aciclovir ointment, used to address viral infections, such as those caused by herpes simplex or zoster viruses in the eye.[16] (3) This is a type of treatment that involves the use of antiviral medications, with recommendations aimed at improving adherence to the prescribed course of therapy.[17]