Repurposed drug found to be effective against Zika virus

"In both cell cultures and mouse models, a drug used to treat Hepatitis C effectively protected and rescued neural cells infected by the Zika virus -- and blocked transmission of the virus to mouse fetuses. Researchers say their findings support further investigation of using the repurposed drug as a potential treatment for Zika-infected adults, including pregnant women."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180125135529.htm

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