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Herpesvirus vs Idoxuridine - What's the difference?

herpesvirus | idoxuridine |

As nouns the difference between herpesvirus and idoxuridine

is that herpesvirus is any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals while idoxuridine is a particular antiviral drug used to combat herpesvirus.

herpesvirus

English

(Herpesviridae) (Herpesviridae)

Noun

(es)
  • (biology) Any of the family Herpesviridae , double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

    • idoxuridine

    English

    Noun

    (-) (wikipedia idoxuridine)
  • A particular antiviral drug used to combat herpesvirus.