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OBCT · 04-24-2009, 02:06 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/23/swine.flu/

Yeah, it's pretty big news down here. Doesn't sound too worrisome, but it's just another indication that viruses are mutating and adapting at least as fast as we can keep up with them.

Thankfully, oseltamivir and zanamivir (two antiviral drugs) have been very successful in limiting this strain's damage on humans. It's also good news that swine flu cannot be contracted by eating pork products.

04-24-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
OBCT Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Medicine Hat Exp:	http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/23/swine.flu/ Yeah, it's pretty big news down here. Doesn't sound too worrisome, but it's just another indication that viruses are mutating and adapting at least as fast as we can keep up with them. Thankfully, oseltamivir and zanamivir (two antiviral drugs) have been very successful in limiting this strain's damage on humans. It's also good news that swine flu cannot be contracted by eating pork products. Last edited by OBCT; 04-24-2009 at 06:40 PM.