
National / Science & Health Nov 27, 2019
Tokyo University team confirms mutated flu viruses resistant to antiviral drug are highly infectious
A research team has confirmed in animal testing that mutated influenza viruses resistant to baloxavir marboxil, an antiflu drug sold as Xofluza, can cause infections and symptoms to a degree comparable to regular influenza viruses. The team, led by University of Tokyo professor Yoshihiro Kawaoka, ...