Effects of antiviral and immunomodulating treatment of influenza, other acute respiratory viral infections and Herpes virus infection

Currently, acute respiratory infection (ARI) and Herpes virus infection are widely prevalent in children and adults. Clinical presentations and course, characterization of ARI and Herpes virus infection, groups of immunomodilating drugs and current individualized treatment approach are reviewed in this article.

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