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BBC NEWS WORLDSERVICE
Swine flu 'shows drug resistance'
Experts have reported the first case of swine flu that is resistant to tamiflu - the main drug being used to fight the pandemic.
Roche Holding AG confirmed a patient with H1N1 influenza in Denmark showed resistance to the antiviral drug.
David Reddy, company executive, said it was not unexpected given that common seasonal flu could do the same.
The news comes as a nine-year-old girl has become the third to die in the UK with swine flu.
It is understood from her doctors at Birmingham Children's Hospital that she had underlying health conditions. It is not yet known whether swine flu contributed to her death.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health has announced a big jump in the number of patients in England confirmed with swine flu - up 1,604 since Friday, taking the UK total so far to 5,937.
Routine sampling in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to oseltamivir or zanamivir
Experts have been using tamiflu, also known as oseltamivir, in a bid to stop the H1N1 spreading in communities.
If taken early, it ensures that symptoms are mild and reduces the chance of a victim giving the illness to someone else.
This first reported case of resistance developed in a swine flu patient taking Tamiflu.
Watch and wait
Mr Reddy stressed that there were no signs of a tamiflu-resistant strain of H1N1 circulating in the community.
This is in contrast to seasonal H1N1 flu where a Tamiflu resistant strain emerged last year and is now widely circulating.
Experts fear if this were to happen, it could render tamiflu ineffective.
Another antiviral drug, called zanamivir or Relenza, made by GlaxoSmithKline, is also effective against swine flu.
The UK government has been stockpiling these antiviral drugs and currently has enough to treat half of the population, with a contract to bring that up to 80% as soon as possible.
Supplies of flu vaccine have also been ordered and the first doses could be administered in the autumn.
A spokeswoman for the Health Protection Agency said: "The Health Protection Agency continues to watch for antiviral resistance and will be carrying out regular sample testing throughout this outbreak.
"We have been monitoring antiviral drug resistance since the beginning of this outbreak. Routine sampling in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to oseltamivir or zanamivir."
Virologist Professor John Oxford said: "I'm not surprised about this finding. The question is whether it is going to spread. We will soon know the answer."
I hate it when it does that.....
BBC NEWS WORLDSERVICE
Swine flu 'shows drug resistance'
Experts have reported the first case of swine flu that is resistant to tamiflu - the main drug being used to fight the pandemic.
Roche Holding AG confirmed a patient with H1N1 influenza in Denmark showed resistance to the antiviral drug.
David Reddy, company executive, said it was not unexpected given that common seasonal flu could do the same.
The news comes as a nine-year-old girl has become the third to die in the UK with swine flu.
It is understood from her doctors at Birmingham Children's Hospital that she had underlying health conditions. It is not yet known whether swine flu contributed to her death.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health has announced a big jump in the number of patients in England confirmed with swine flu - up 1,604 since Friday, taking the UK total so far to 5,937.
Routine sampling in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to oseltamivir or zanamivir
Experts have been using tamiflu, also known as oseltamivir, in a bid to stop the H1N1 spreading in communities.
If taken early, it ensures that symptoms are mild and reduces the chance of a victim giving the illness to someone else.
This first reported case of resistance developed in a swine flu patient taking Tamiflu.
Watch and wait
Mr Reddy stressed that there were no signs of a tamiflu-resistant strain of H1N1 circulating in the community.
This is in contrast to seasonal H1N1 flu where a Tamiflu resistant strain emerged last year and is now widely circulating.
Experts fear if this were to happen, it could render tamiflu ineffective.
Another antiviral drug, called zanamivir or Relenza, made by GlaxoSmithKline, is also effective against swine flu.
The UK government has been stockpiling these antiviral drugs and currently has enough to treat half of the population, with a contract to bring that up to 80% as soon as possible.
Supplies of flu vaccine have also been ordered and the first doses could be administered in the autumn.
A spokeswoman for the Health Protection Agency said: "The Health Protection Agency continues to watch for antiviral resistance and will be carrying out regular sample testing throughout this outbreak.
"We have been monitoring antiviral drug resistance since the beginning of this outbreak. Routine sampling in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to oseltamivir or zanamivir."
Virologist Professor John Oxford said: "I'm not surprised about this finding. The question is whether it is going to spread. We will soon know the answer."
I hate it when it does that.....
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Just came back from buying a like new 3 ton A/C outside unit. Go to turn down my lane and 4 CSI units are at the edge of my property checking some targets and stuff my neighbor shoots at. I hope the neighbors young children didn't get in his stash of guns and shoot each other. 0 -
Wife's in labor, headed to the hospital... 0 -
ATF Fast and Furious: New documents show Attorney General Eric Holder was briefed in July 2010
WASHINGTON - New documents obtained by CBS News show Attorney General Eric Holder was sent briefings on the controversial Fast and Furious operation as far back as July 2010. That directly contradicts his statement to Congress.
On May 3, 2011, Holder told a Judiciary Committee hearing, "I'm not sure of the exact date, but I probably heard about Fast and Furious for the first time over the last few weeks."
Yet internal Justice Department documents show that at least ten months before that hearing, Holder began receiving frequent memos discussing Fast and Furious.
The documents came from the head of the National Drug Intelligence Center and Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer.
In Fast and Furious, ATF agents allegedly allowed thousands of weapons to cross the border and fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels.
It's called letting guns "walk," and it remained secret to the public until Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was murdered last December. Two guns from Fast and Furious were found at the scene, and ATF agent John Dodson blew the whistle on the operation.
Agent: I was ordered to let guns "walk" into Mexico
Ever since, the Justice Department has publicly tried to distance itself. But the new documents leave no doubt that high level Justice officials knew guns were being "walked."
Two Justice Department officials mulled it over in an email exchange Oct. 18, 2010. "It's a tricky case given the number of guns that have walked but is a significant set of prosecutions," says Jason Weinstein, Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division. Deputy Chief of the National Gang Unit James Trusty replies "I'm not sure how much grief we get for 'guns walking.' It may be more like, "Finally they're going after people who sent guns down there."
The Justice Department told CBS News that the officials in those emails were talking about a different case started before Eric Holder became Attorney General. And tonight they tell CBS News, Holder misunderstood that question from the committee - he did know about Fast and Furious - just not the details.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20115038-10391695.html
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And your typing this?[:0] Good luck.
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Have fun slipgate, we'll be waiting for a full report. Tell your wife that everybody here at GB is pulling for her... 0 -
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quote:Originally posted by slipgate
Wife's in labor, headed to the hospital...
hahahahaha!!!
post of the century!!!
lol!
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Congrat's. 0 -
You know your addicted to GunBroker when your life is in labor and the first thing you do is post here. 0 -
Thats cool!!!! 0 -
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Another vote for guns!! yes!!! 0 -
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Have fun! Remember, the 4th trimester is the hardest 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Mk 19
Tell your wife that everybody here at GB is pulling for her...
I'm pushing. Don0 -
Remember to breathe! (as she has her hands around your neck) [:D] 0 -
Congrats, man! 0 -
Congratulations! 0 -
well boy or girl? the suspense is killin us![:D][:D] 0 -
Dang son...I remember mine. Congratsa!! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
quote:Originally posted by Mk 19
Tell your wife that everybody here at GB is pulling for her...
I'm pushing. Don
Don, that just might be your best one ever! Congrats slipgate.0 -
Is this gonna be a give-away thread?[8D]
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quote:Originally posted by dcon12
quote:Originally posted by Mk 19
Tell your wife that everybody here at GB is pulling for her...
I'm pushing. Don
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Been there, done that, been there, done that, been there, done that, been there, done that
and wouldn't trade any of those experiences for anything BUT glad that's all in the distant past!
... and you'll love those two o'clock feedings ... I usually played retriever ... brought them into the bedroom hungry and carried them back to their little cribs snoring to beat all hell!
Congrats! (better you than me [again], pal!)
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Congrats...I pray that you guys have a safe delivery of a healthy baby!![8D] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
Have fun! Remember, the 4th trimester is the hardest
What they don't tell you is that the 4th trimester lasts for about 18-20 years, give or take a few.0 -
We expect a full report and pictures of the episiotomy...
Also, if DON is gonna start pushing, I am outta here!0 -
Well???
Oh sure, get us all interested, then leave us hanging.
Best wishes to ALL involved.0 -
We're done! This is from my Blackberry so bear with mem
Anthony Joseph was born at 8:40 5/3 and is 8lbs 8 ozs - 20 1/4 inches. Delivery was perfect and all parties doing excellent!
Thanks for all the well wishes!
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