METHODS OF PREVENTING AND TREATING VIRAL INFECTIONS USING IMMUNOMODULATORY POLYNUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES

摘要

The invention provides methods of suppression, prevention, and/or treatment of infection by viruses. A polynucleotide comprising an immunostimulatory sequence (an "ISS") is administered to an individual who is at risk of being exposed to, has been exposed to or is infected with a virus. The ISS-containing polynucleotide is administered without any antigens of the virus. Administration of the ISS-containing polynucleotide results in reduced incidence and/or severity of one or more symptoms of virus infection.