A glimmer of hope in treating West Nile. The antiviral agent ribavirin was effective in treating West Nile virus in laboratory experiments when used in doses higher than those unsuccessfully tried by Israeli physicians. The chief researcher reported that ribavirin's use is experimental and should be given in the context of clinical trials. O'Neil J.A glimmer of hope in treating West Nile.
Ribavirin inhibits West Nile virus replication and cytopathic effect in neural cells.
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