June 12, 2011 04:04
Singapore - Researchers to the World Health Organization (WHO) states that the H1N1 flu virus that has swept the world in 2009 has been mutated, and now appeared in Singapore and Australia.
New H1N1 virus has a stronger genetic so it is more resistant to drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza, which is believed to be the mainstay drugs to cope with the H1N1 virus.
Page channelnewsasia.com states, WHO hypothesis was obtained after the researchers found that given the suspect bird flu drug Tamiflu and Relenza was no longer able to cope with the virus attack.
The researchers said the H1N1 virus resistant to Tamiflu, and patients with weak immune eventually died.
But laboratory tests showed the drug was still effective Peravimir flu virus H1N1 overcome.
WHO also reveal new variants in other parts of Asia Pacific. It is feared that if the new form will trigger the spread of swine flu H1N1 virus resistant to the drug would be more serious.
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