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Please give advice on how to cure a viral infection like flu?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No cure: There is no cure for any viral infection except hepatitis c. There are anti-influenza drugs, such as tamiflu, (oseltamivir) that can shorten the duration of flu if given early enough.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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