Intravenous zanamivir for patients with pneumonitis due to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus.

Härter, Georg; Zimmermann, Oliver; Maier, Ludwig; Schubert, Axel; Mertens, Thomas; Kern, Peter; Wöhrle, Jochen · Clin Infect Dis · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report on 2 critically ill patients with pneumonitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome due to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A virus who were treated with intravenous zanamivir and had favorable clinical outcomes. Zanamivir given intravenously may be a therapeutic option in patients with critical illness and mechanical ventilation.

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