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Jul 16, 2013

Jul 16, 2013

Study outlines H7N9 antiviral resistance, testing problems

New analysis of first H7N9 case has worrisome findings on antiviral resistance.

May 28, 2013

May 28, 2013

Researchers find easy development of H7N9 Tamiflu resistance

(CIDRAP News) – Antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) are useful for treating H7N9 influenza infections, but there are worrisome signs that resistance can easily develop when patients take the drug, which can lead to a poor prognosis, researchers from China and Hong Kong reported today.