BIRD FLU DRUGS
February 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALL
TWO Australian drugs based on the human flu virus have proved effective against bird flu (H5N1 virus) in the laboratory, claims the country's leading science body, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It said in tests (including pre-clinical trials), flu drug Relenza and Tamiflu have shown effectiveness against the disease.
TWO Australian drugs based on the human flu virus have proved effective against bird flu (H5N1 virus) in the laboratory, claims the country's leading science body, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It said in tests (including pre-clinical trials), flu drug Relenza and Tamiflu have shown effectiveness against the disease.
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