Treatment of influenza virus infection with anti-virals
Sugaya, N.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 64(10): 1840-1844
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 17037358 Document Number: 595230
Dramatic advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of influenza in Japan in recent years. Most patients with influenza-like illness are now tested with rapid diagnostic tests, and if the results are positive, they are treated with neuraminidase inhibitors, mostly oseltamivir. However, we experienced emergence of resistant strains to oseltamivir and variable side effects. Zanamivir will be used widely in Japan, because it is characterized of lower rate of resistance. Stockpiling of those antivirals is essential for pandemic preparedness plan.