PUNE: The National Institute of Virology (NIV) here has detected three new variants of the H1N1 virus. Fortunately, all three variants have shown susceptibility to Tamiflu , the drug used in the treatment of swine flu.
However, with the virus actively acquiring new properties, NIV scientists are apprehensive that it might develop resistance to the medicines used in treating swine flu. ?For now, there is no need to worry. But we are closely monitoring the virus for any change in its virulence ,? NIV assistant director Sarah Cherian told TOI recently.
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However, with the virus actively acquiring new properties, NIV scientists are apprehensive that it might develop resistance to the medicines used in treating swine flu. ?For now, there is no need to worry. But we are closely monitoring the virus for any change in its virulence ,? NIV assistant director Sarah Cherian told TOI recently.
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