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Single-Dose, Injected Flu Treatment Shows Promise

2014-09-06 23:32:37| Biotech - Topix.net

The studies included a total of 427 adults who were given one injection of the drug peramivir or a placebo within 48 hours of the start of flu symptoms. Compared to those given the "dummy" injection, patients who received the drug were symptom-free a median of 22 hours sooner, and fever-free 24 hours sooner, the studies found.

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