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Published on: October 29, 2015
Combating Emerging Respiratory Viruses: Lessons and Future Antiviral Strategies
Palaniyandi Muthukutty1, Jaime MacDonald1, So Young Yoo1
1Institute of Nanobio Convergence, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Emerging viral diseases, including seasonal illnesses and pandemics, pose significant global public health risks. Respiratory viruses, particularly coronaviruses and influenza viruses, are associated with high morbidity and mortality, imposing substantial socioeconomic burdens. This review focuses on the current landscape of respiratory viruses, particularly influenza and SARS-CoV-2, and their antiviral treatments. It also discusses the potential for pandemics and the development of new antiviral vaccines and therapies, drawing lessons from past outbreaks to inform future strategies for managing viral threats.
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