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Avian Flu Virus by Manik Thapar
The current Asian outbreak of avian flu, also known
as bird flu, is associated with the influenza A strain
H5N1 flu virus. Although not the same as the Spanish
flu virus that claimed 20 million to 50 million lives
worldwide in the 1918 outbreak, the current avian flu
strain does share many characteristics with the 1918
strain. Both scientists and governments around the world
are studying this threat very closely and some have
warned of the potential for another pandemic outbreak.
Initial studies have shown that Tamiflu may be effective
in helping to fight the effects of this flu virus if
the medication is taken very early after flu symptoms
appear.
Oseltamivir, sold under the brand name Tamiflu, is
one of several antiviral medications approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment
and prevention of influenza. Flu shots are still the
best way to prevent someone from developing the flu,
but as of this writing no vaccine is available to protect
humans from the avian H5N1 influenza virus. According
to the CDC, development of a vaccine has begun.
Tamiflu, which is generically known as oseltamivir,
is part of a family of flu fighting medicines called
neuraminidase inhibitors. Tamilflu is used in the treatment
of viral infections caused by the influenza A and influenza
B viruses. This treatment has shown to be effective
in fighting these viruses if treatment starts within
two days of the onset of flu symptoms. Tamiflu works
by blocking the advance of the viral infection and thus
giving the body's immune system a better chance for
fighting the virus. Tamiflu can help you get back to
being healthy fast
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