Case studies of SARS-CoV-2 treated with favipiravir among patients in critical or severe condition #MMPMID32829044
Takahashi H; Iwasaki Y; Watanabe T; Ichinose N; Okada Y; Oiwa A; Kobayashi T; Moriya M; Oda T
Int J Infect Dis 2020[Nov]; 100 (?): 283-285 PMID32829044show ga
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak is rising globally. However, clinically effective antiviral treatments are not established. Favipiravir may prevent pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome aggravation. We describe SARS-CoV-2-positive patients, two of whom were in a critical condition and one of whom was in a severe condition, who were administered favipiravir for their deteriorating conditions and cured.