Ross river virus therapy hailed by scientists as 'life-changing'

Patients report ‘remarkable’ improvements after course of drug aimed at protecting cartilage in their jointsScientists have discovered a “life-changing” therapy to treat people with the crippling mosquito-borne Ross river virus.Sufferers of RRV and the chikungunya virus – both alphavirus infections transmitted through mosquitoes – are now only offered non-steroid anti-inflammatories or corticosteroids to treat the debilitating symptoms.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Medical research Health (Australia) Brisbane Queensland Australia news Science Source Type: news