The Use of Antiviral Drugs for Influenza: Recommended Guidelines for Practitioners

The present document outlines current guidelines and supporting literature relating to the use of antiviral drugs for chemoprophylaxis and influenza illness therapy in paediatric and adult settings. The focus is on the management of influenza in interpandemic periods. Where appropriate, the areas in...

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Main Authors: Upton D Allen, Fred Y Aoki, H Grant Stiver, for the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2006-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/165940
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