Prof. Zielinski: Mutations of the virus less sensitive to one drug jagor, PAP 2009-11-23
In the case of 21 mutations in the influenza virus has been confirmed to reduce their sensitivity to the drug oseltamiwirum (Tamiflu) - admitted today the national epidemiology consultant, Professor. Andrzej Zielinski.
Also pointed out that these mutations are still sensitive to another antiviral drug - zanamivir (Relenza it comes to medicine, available only in hospitals). - There is no information to allow the virus to lose sensitivity to the vaccine - said prof. Zielinski.
- There are many variants of no great importance, but there are some that may be important, especially locally, including in Norway. For the moment there are no data that this mutation is spreading. The situation requires urgent follow-up. If the virus is more rife zajadliwy slower, harder, because people get sick and have no contact with others - emphasized the national epidemiology consultant.
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