From WHO.int
Viruses resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) identified
8 JULY 2009 | GENEVA — WHO has been informed by health authorities in Denmark, Japan and the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, China of the appearance of H1N1 viruses which are resistant to the antiviral drug oseltamivir (known as Tamiflu) based on laboratory testing.
These viruses were found in three patients who did not have severe disease and all have recovered. Investigations have not found the resistant virus in the close contacts of these three people. The viruses, while resistant to oseltamivir, remain sensitive to zanamivir.
Close to 1000 pandemic H1N1 viruses have been evaluated by the laboratories in the Global Influenza Surveillance Network for antiviral drug resistance. All other viruses have been shown sensitive to both oseltamivir and zanamivir. WHO and its partners will continue to conduct ongoing monitoring of influenza viruses for antiviral drug resistance.
Therefore, based on current information, these instances of drug resistance appear to represent sporadic cases of resistance. At this time, there is no evidence to indicate the development of widespread antiviral resistance among pandemic H1N1 viruses. Based on this risk assessment, there are no changes in WHO’s clinical treatment guidance. Antiviral drugs remain a key component of the public health response when used as recommended. (what a relief, ed)
Owwwwwkeeeey, so that means swallowing pills doesn’t help anymore huh? Jumping too fast to conclusions? Watch this! (pointing to the future)
Homework
What does help then?
Nederlands graag
Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 06:06 at 6:06 am
What helps is elderberry tincture.
I am in Texas and quite a few folks here got H1N1…a friend of mine and her husband were both diagnosed with it. She refused the medication therapy offered (including Tamiflu) and use elderberry tincture she had made herself. She recovered rapidly and with no after effects. Her husband took over 3 weeks to get back on his feet again with many after effects of the medications the doctors gave him. Also, another friend that is a nurse, uses elderberry tincture as a preventative. She NEVER gets the flu, even though she frequently works with patients that have one or another of the various flu strains.