19-05-2020, 07:58
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Re: Coronavirus
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Originally Posted by Paul
Also, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has apparently begun a trial of the medication.
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For treatment of people that already have Covid-19, not as a prophylactic
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news...treat-covid-19
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Study participants must have confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and be experiencing fever, cough and/or shortness of breath
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The main objective of the study is to determine whether hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can prevent hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. Additionally, investigators will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the experimental treatment for people with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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