Use of dideoxy nucleoside analogues in the treatment of viral infections

摘要

The present invention concerns the use and method of treatment of beta -L-5-fluoro-2',3'-dideoxycytidine ( beta -L-5F-ddC), and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, for use in the treatment of viral infections, specifically HIV and hepatitis B infections. The present invention also includes the use and method of treatment of beta -D-5-fluoro-2',3'-dideoxycytidine ( beta -D-5F-ddC) for use in the treatment of hepatitis B infections.