Antiviral therapeutics is a field of research focused on developing and studying drugs and treatments that target and inhibit viral infections. This area of research aims to identify and develop medications that can prevent the replication and spread of viruses within the body, thus reducing the severity of viral infections and improving patient outcomes. Antiviral therapeutics may consist of small molecule drugs, antibodies, vaccines, or other types of treatments that can interfere with viral replication, entry, or other key processes in the viral life cycle. This field is crucial for combating a wide range of viral infections, including influenza, HIV, hepatitis, and emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19.