H5N1 bird flu virus in cow milk may not respond to antivirals: Study reveals current drugs ineffective

H5N1 bird flu virus in cow milk may not respond to antivirals: Study reveals current drugs ineffective

Source: Hindustan Times

Existing flu antivirals may not work well against H5N1; avoiding raw milk and reducing dairy worker exposure may be the best ways to prevent infection. | Health

Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows' milk.
The current antivirals are not effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk.(Representation pic: … [3471 chars]

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