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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Main Author: Anna Gillman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-10-01
Series:Infection Ecology & Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://www.infectionecologyandepidemiology.net/index.php/iee/article/view/32870/pdf_79