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Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used to treat viral infections. Most antivirals target specific viruses, while some are broad-spectrum and effective against a wide range of viruses. They can ease symptoms, shorten the length of a viral infection, and lower the risk of getting or spreading certain viruses. Antiviral drugs can be administered orally, as eyedrops, inhaled, via injection, or intravenously, depending on the specific drug and viral infection. They are different from antibiotics, which fight bacterial infections.

Researchers are also working on developing broad-spectrum antiviral drugs for pandemic preparedness. These drugs aim to have efficacy against a wide range of viruses, making them valuable in the event of an outbreak of emerging viruses. …