Which drug class primarily prevents the virus from leaving the infected cell after budding, thereby reducing spread of infection?

• A. Neuraminidase inhibitors (e.g., oseltamivir) that block viral release.
• B. Interferons that stimulate host antiviral protein expression and innate immunity.
• C. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors that prevent synthesis of DNA from RNA templates.
• D. Entry inhibitors (e.g., maraviroc) that prevent attachment to host receptors.

Answer: (A)