Treatment
Labels Avian Influenza
The CDC recommends two antiviral drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza, for
treating any suspected case of bird flu in the United States. It is not
known, however, whether the H5N1 influenza virus might become resistant
to these drugs. In addition, the drugs must be taken within two days
of the appearance of symptoms to be fully effective. Two experimental
antiviral drugs were being tested in Russia and China in 2008, but
neither had yet become available in the United States.
Patients with a severe case of avian influenza may need to be placed
on a respirator. In addition, public health officials currently recommend
that patients suspected of having avian flu should be placed in isolation to
reduce the risk of the infection spreading to other people.
treating any suspected case of bird flu in the United States. It is not
known, however, whether the H5N1 influenza virus might become resistant
to these drugs. In addition, the drugs must be taken within two days
of the appearance of symptoms to be fully effective. Two experimental
antiviral drugs were being tested in Russia and China in 2008, but
neither had yet become available in the United States.
Patients with a severe case of avian influenza may need to be placed
on a respirator. In addition, public health officials currently recommend
that patients suspected of having avian flu should be placed in isolation to
reduce the risk of the infection spreading to other people.
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