Will swine flu become resistant to antivirals?
Flu viruses change and mutate all of the time, but the strain of swine flu which is causing the pandemic is responding well to the use of antivirals, which are reducing symptoms in those who take them. Antivirals have also proven to be a useful treatment for high risk groups who have caught seasonal flu in previous winters. The NHS and scientists are monitoring the pandemic situation closely to see if the virus is changing to ensure we can respond appropriately.
