Antiviral

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1. Antiviral is a drug used to prevent or cure a disease caused by a virus

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Notes: An Antiviral interferes with the ability of viruses to multiply in number or spread from cell to cell.

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(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute)

A Manager’s Guide to Implementing Your Infectious Disease Business Continuity Plan
A Manager’s Guide to ISO 22301 Standard for Business Continuity Management System

2. An antiviral medication destroys or inhibits the reproduction of viruses.

(2006, Vermont Department of Health. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan)


3. A substance or process that destroys or weakens a virus or interferes with its ability to replicate.

(2008, Geary W.Skick. Protecting your business in a pandemic : plans, tools, and advice for maintaining business continuity. ISBN: 978-0-313-34602-6)