Tamiflu helps alleviate H7N9 influenza: expert   

钟南山：发病5日内使用达菲可显著减少H7N9重症

广东省防控H7N9禽流感专家组组长钟南山2日在广州表示，目前的人感染H7N9禽流感临床研究显示，发病5天内使用达菲等神经氨酸酶抑制剂会显著减少转为重症的概率。

Guangzhou (CNS) -- Use of the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu by H7N9-infected patients within five days of morbidity can notably reduce the possibility of aggravating the disease, according to Zhong Nanshan, head of Guangdong's expert group on the prevention and control of H7N9.

Early diagnosis, early medical treatment, and early use of antiviral drugs are key to reducing severe cases and deaths, Zhong said on Thursday.

H7N9 infected patients are recommended to use neuraminidase inhibitors like Tamiflu as soon as possible, said Zhong, and all clinicians should be on high alert in order to detect severe cases in time.

Cities in Guangdong province should control the spread of the disease by making drugs like Tamiflu more widely available, said Lin Shaochun, vice-governor of Guangdong province.

Management of live poultry markets should also be strengthened, Lin added.

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