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Peramivir, made by BioCryst, is intended to be given to influenza patients in a single intravenous dose.

The 2 highly pathogenic strains in Washington state raise questions about possible connections with outbreaks in Canada and Europe.

The agencies warned that H5N8 represents a serious threat, especially to less-wealthy European nations.

The WHO has heightened concerns about the impact the outbreak is having on frontline workers and the prospects of overseas help.