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Currently, the two known drugs that can treat an H5N1 infection are zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu). How do these drugs fight the avian flu?

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Currently, the two known drugs that can treat an H5N1 infection are zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu). How do these drugs fight the avian flu?

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Both are neuraminidase inhibitors, so they prevent cleavage of the receptor holding the new virus particle, thereby inhibiting release and further cell-to-cell spread of the virus.