2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside analogues for the treatment or prevention of Flaviviridae infections

摘要

A method for the treatment or prevention of Flaviviridae infections, in particular, hepatitis C virus infection, in a host, and in particular, a human, is provided that includes administering an effective amount of a &bgr;-L- or &bgr;-D-2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or excipient.