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Meaning of brivudine: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of infections caused by herpesvirus, including herpes-zoster (shingles).

Definition of brivudine

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of infections caused by herpesvirus, including herpes-zoster (shingles). It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals.

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