VIROPHARMA is a leader in RNA virology and RNA antiviral drug discovery and development. The company is committed to the commercialization, development and discovery of antiviral pharmaceuticals. The company focuses on drug development and discovery activities for viral diseases including viral meningitis, viral respiratory infection, pneumonia, hepatitis C and influenza. Each year, a majority of the world''s population is afflicted by at least one of these diseases, and antiviral therapies are either inadequate or do not exist.