Several antiviral compounds have been developed during the last decade. One such compound is ribavirin, a synthetic nucleoside structurally related to guanosine. Ribavirin therapy has been successfully used against
Correct Answer: Respiratory syncytial virus
Description: Ribavirin is effective to varying degrees against several RNA- and DNA-containing viruses in vitro. It has been approved for aerosol treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants. Intravenous administration has proved effective in treating Lassa fever.
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