Researchers have developed a novel two-antibody cocktail designed to combat both the Nipah and Hendra viruses, two highly lethal pathogens within the henipavirus family. This innovative treatment targets two distinct viral proteins, making it significantly harder for the viruses to develop resistance compared to single-antibody therapies. Animal trials in hamsters demonstrated complete protection against lethal Nipah virus infection, even when treatment was administered after the onset of illness. This dual-targeting strategy holds promise for more durable protection against rapidly evolving viruses. AI
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- Australia
- Hamster
- Hendra virus
- henipavirus family
- horse
- Nipah virus
- Pteropodidae
- South And Southeast Asia
- World Health Organization
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