Aussie State Approves Unindicated Use Of Antiviral For Hendra Virus
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Australian authorities have begun providing an antiviral for an unindicated use for people exposed to the Hendra virus that is spreading among horses in the country. Four people exposed to the virus were offered Ribavirin developed by Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals and commonly used for treating hepatitis C. Queensland health authorities approved use of the drug in an effort to prevent further infection of humans who may have been in contact with infected horses. One horse-handler died the day after she handled a Hendra-infected horse. (Click here for more