What is Which of the following is the clinical indication for using Cidofovir? and explain in detail?
Cidofovir is a cytidine nucleotide analogue. This is a broad spectrum agent with in vitro activity against human herpesviruses, adenovirus, HPV, polyomaviruses and human poxviruses. Cidofovir is under clinical investigation for a variety of potential applications. Examples include intravenous administration of cidofovir for treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and Kaposi's sarcoma, intraocular injection for treatment of CMV retinitis, intralesional injection for treatment of respiratory papillomatosis, topical application for treatment of molluscum contagiosum, anogenital condyloma acuminata, and recurrent genital herpes, and ophthalmic instillation for treatment of viral keratoconjunctivitis.