Neuraminidase inhibitor treatment of seasonal and severe influenza
Speaker:
Hana Dobrovolny (Ryerson University)
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Location:
The Fields Institute
Abstract:
Treatment of seasonal influenza viral infections using antivirals such as neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) has been proven effective if administered within 48 h post-infection. However, there is growing evidence that antiviral treatment of infections with avian-derived strains even as late as 6 days post-infection (dpi) can significantly reduce infection severity and duration. Using a mathematical model of in-host influenza viral infections which can capture the kinetics of both a short-lived, typical, seasonal infection and a severe infection exhibiting sustained viral titer, we explore differences in the effects of NAI treatment on both types of influenza viral infections.