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→Immunities: This section is "immunities" so it should have more than just a temporary synthetic immunity section
==Immunities==
==Immunities==
Viruses are not targeted by [[antibiotics]], the drugs used to kill [[bacteria]], and so use of antibiotics for viral infections is usually inappropriate. There are, however, many antiviral drugs used in cases of viral infection; most notably acyclovir, interferon, and ribavarin.
Viruses are not targeted by [[antibiotics]], the drugs used to kill [[bacteria]], and so use of antibiotics for viral infections is usually inappropriate. There are, however, some antiviral drugs used in cases of viral infection; most notably acyclovir, interferon, and ribavarin. These anti-viral drugs are usually used only in severe cases, since they tend to have strong side-effects.<br />
Many viral infections such as the common cold (from Rhinoviruses) are simply left to the human's or animal's immune system to be eradicated. The immune system is often strengthened with [[vitamin]], [[mineral]], and [[herb]]al supplements to expedite the removal process. These are also sometimes used to keep retroviruses dormant.
==Other uses==
==Other uses==