As infecções virais estão aumentando e se espalhando pelo mundo
- Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
According to a letter from Biden’s doctor, the president has a runny nose, mild fatigue and a slight cough. The letter also noted that Biden began taking an antiviral drug the morning he tested positive.
An infectious disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.
Evusheld is an antibody drug from AstraZeneca intended to help prevent COVID-19 infection for immunocompromised and other vulnerable patients.
Merck and Pfizer both have oral antiviral pills under review by the FDA. Such treatments could help turn the tide of the pandemic.
Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great promise for helping patients.
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