Respiratory syncytial virus infections: recent prospects for control

Antiviral Res. 2006 Sep;71(2-3):379-90. doi: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2006.05.014. Epub 2006 Jun 9.

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections remain a significant public health problem throughout the world, although recently developed and clinically approved anti-RSV antibodies administered prophylactically to at-risk populations appear to have significantly affected the disease development. Much effort has been expended to develop effective anti-RSV therapies, using both in vitro assay systems and mouse, cotton rat, and primate models, with several products now in various stages of clinical study. Several products are also being considered for the treatment of clinical symptoms of RSV. In this review, updates on the status of the approved anti-RSV antibodies, ribavirin, and recent results of studies with potential new anti-RSV compounds are summarized and discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Viral / therapeutic use*
  • Antiviral Agents / chemistry
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / drug therapy
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / immunology
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / drug effects*
  • Viral Proteins / adverse effects

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Viral Proteins