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February 22, 2004
Dutch virologist finds possible SARS medicine

RNW reports :"The Dutch virologist Ab Osterhaus, from the National Influenza Centre in Rotterdam, is believed to have found a medicine against the SARS virus.The medicine, registered as pegylated interferon-alpha is already prescribed to fight hepatitis-C. Research into the application of the medicine in the fight against SARS will be published in March in the international medical journal 'Nature Medicine'."

Posted by Oskar van Rijswijk at February 22, 2004 04:45 PM | TrackBack
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There are so many new viruses these days.

Is it because of the recent advent of global travel?

Or is there a more sinister reason?

Posted by: augurwell at February 23, 2004 04:45 AM

My question is when are we going to do something about the Legacy Virus. I mean sure, we think it only infects mutants, but what if it spreads to regular humans? Perhaps the SHIELD team can help track down Mr Sinister, and with the help of the Avengers or even the Fantastic Four we can get some answers. Lets not leave this to the bold researchers on Muir Island to figure out.

Posted by: Mark Buehner at February 23, 2004 10:20 AM

Hi my name is janet jaimes Iam a stundent at Fillmore High school my teacher have ask us to write to a virologist and ask them one question so would you be nice and kind to answer my question

Why are naked viruses stronger than envelope viruses?

Thank you very much for your time!

Posted by: Janet Jaimes at April 15, 2004 03:54 PM

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