WHO Issues Guidelines for Antiviral Treatment of H1N1 and Other Influenza

The new guidelines published on 20th August are titled "WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses". The purpose of the new recommendations is to provide a basis for advice to clinicians regarding the use of the currently available antivirals for patients presenting with illness caused by influenza virus infection, as well as considerations regarding potential use of these antiviral medications for chemoprophylaxis. (From: Medscape News CME dated 19th September 2009)