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Drug Resistance, Viral
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Definition
: The ability of viruses to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents or antiviral agents. This resistance is acquired through gene mutation.
Examples
Drug Resistance, Multiple, Viral
Other names
Drug Resistances, Viral; Antiviral Drug Resistances; Antiviral Drug Resistance