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Treatment, Prevention
Treatment for Bird Flu (Avian Flu)
Treatment for avian influenza varies, depending on the type of virus. The avian influenza H5N1 virus is resistant to antiviral medications used to treat other types of influenza infection (e.g., amantadine [Symmetrel®], rimantadine [Flumadine®]). Oseltamavir (Tamiflu®) and zanamavir (Relenza®) may be more effective against this strain, especially if taken within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, but further studies are needed. If bird flu is suspecte...Read the full article 
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