Antiviral
1. Antiviral is a drug used to prevent or cure a disease caused by a virus
Notes: An Antiviral interferes with the ability of viruses to multiply in number or spread from cell to cell.
(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute) |
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)