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Chapter 10, Problem 13CT
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What group of persons might amantadine prophylaxis is cost effective.

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Antiviral drugs (some) destruct the virus by affecting their metabolism, for example amantadine. Amantadine prevents the viral uncoating, thereby kill the virus.

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