Phenomena and Processes

Viral Drug Resistance

The ability of viruses to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents or antiviral agents. This resistance is acquired through gene mutation.

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Abstract

The ability of viruses to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents or antiviral agents. This resistance is acquired through gene mutation.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Antiviral Drug Resistance
  • Drug Resistance, Viral
  • Antiviral Drug Resistances
  • Drug Resistances, Viral

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Drug Resistance, Microbial (1968-2001)

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  1. G06.225w.420
  2. G06.920.225
  3. G07.690.773.984w.269w.420

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Viral Drug Resistance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024882. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024882
  2. Viral Drug Resistance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71228770