Review of lethal mutagenesis for RNA viruses, as used by molnupiravir, favipiravir, and ribavirin. Authors note the potential for permanently modifying the genomes of patients while causing teratogenicity or embryotoxicity, and the potential of creating novel virus variants with increased pathogenicity and transmissibility.
Authors recommend a registry of patients for long-term monitoring of potential adverse effects, including genetic, carcinogenic, teratogenic, and embryotoxic damage.
Hadj Hassine et al., 4/18/2022, peer-reviewed, 3 authors.
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