This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anti-Viral, Subject name: Pharmacology
Cidofovir is- 
Select and explain. 
A. Antiviral, B. Antifungal, C. Antihelmenthic, D. Antibacterial
A: Antiviral
Answer: A: Antiviral 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' AntiviralCidofoviro It is an antiviral drug.o It is a monophosphate nucleotide analog of cytidine which inhibits most DNA viruses including HSV, CMV, pox and adenoviruses.o It is used for the treatment of CMV retinitis.