Topics for Toxicology and Pharmacology
Find educational topics for Toxicology and Pharmacology aligned with the Zambian tertiary curriculum.
Antiviral Drug Resistance
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This advanced topic examines the mechanisms by which viruses develop resistance to antiviral drugs, including mutation of viral enzyme targets (e.g., HIV reverse transcriptase, HBV polymerase, influenza neuraminidase), reduced drug activation, and enhanced drug efflux. It covers the clinical implications, methods for resistance testing (genotypic/phenotypic assays), and strategies to prevent …
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