How can bird flu be treated?
Laboratory studies suggest that some antiviral medicines are effective at treating the H5N1 virus in humans. Antivirals can limit the virus’s symptoms and help prevent its spread. The medicines oseltamavir and zanamavir have shown promising results in laboratory tests. But additional research is needed to determine which medications could be the most effective. Influenza viruses can become resistant to drugs, too, so there is no guarantee that any particular medication could remain effective in the event of a pandemic.
