Risk of resistant avian influenza A virus in wild waterfowl as a result of environmental release of oseltamivir
Oseltamivir is the best available anti-influenza drug and has therefore been stockpiled worldwide in large quantities as part of influenza pandemic preparedness planning. The active metabolite oseltamivir carboxylate (OC) is stable and is not removed by conventional sewage treatment. Active OC has b...
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Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-10-01
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Series: | Infection Ecology & Epidemiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.infectionecologyandepidemiology.net/index.php/iee/article/view/32870/pdf_79 |