Hantavirus outbreak demonstrates need for more antiviral agents

The WHO has reported seven confirmed cases of hantavirus, including three deaths, and two suspected cases as of 11 May. There is a large unmet need for greater investment in antivirals to combat viral infections, as well as future outbreaks and pandemics. As with many other viral infections, there is currently no widely available vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for hantavirus infections. Credit: Kmpzzz via Shutterstock.com. A hantavirus outbreak has occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which left from Argentina on 1 April. It originally docked on the coast of Cape Verde, although the country refused to grant docking…

Source: Clinical Trials Arena