Repurposing an In Vitro Measles Virus Dissemination Assay for Screening of Antiviral Compounds.
Viruses
; 14(6)2022 05 29.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1869826
ABSTRACT
Measles virus (MV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus responsible for outbreaks associated with significant morbidity and mortality among children and young adults. Although safe and effective measles vaccines are available, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in vaccination coverage gaps that may lead to the resurgence of measles when restrictions are lifted. This puts individuals who cannot be vaccinated, such as young infants and immunocompromised individuals, at risk. Therapeutic interventions are complicated by the long incubation time of measles, resulting in a narrow treatment window. At present, the only available WHO-advised option is treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins, although this is not approved as standard of care. Antivirals against measles may contribute to intervention strategies to limit the impact of future outbreaks. Here, we review previously described antivirals and antiviral assays, evaluate the antiviral efficacy of a number of compounds to inhibit MV dissemination in vitro, and discuss potential application in specific target populations. We conclude that broadly reactive antivirals could strengthen existing intervention strategies to limit the impact of measles outbreaks.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Measles
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
V14061186
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