Do I Have Swine Flu ...Or Is It Just A Cold?

The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a novel influenza A virus that has not previously been identified in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Investig

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Science Resources: SWINE FLU OUTBREAK H1N1

The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a novel influenza A virus that has not previously been identified in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza).

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Swine Flu: symptoms, prevention and treatment

The H1N1 or swine influenza A is a newly identified virus in North America that has caused infections in humans in Mexico and the United States. The H1N1 has shown resistance against rimantadine, amantaadine and some other antiviral medications, but it has proved sensitive to zanamivir and oseltamivir.

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Influenza virus becoming more resistant to medication.

Amantadine and Rimantadine were both approved by the FDA over 10 years ago to fight against the A type influenza virus. Recent studies suggest that the two are not effective in fighting the virus anymore. Experts suggest doctors to prescribe newer medications, but how long will it be until those medications become ineffective?

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