U.K. Team Launches First Trial Of Monkeypox Antiviral Drug - Forbes


8/23/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Robert Hart

Researchers hope the drug, known as tecovirimat or TPOXX, will help speed recovery of those infected with monkeypox, for which there is no proven treatment.

A team of British scientists have launched a clinical trial to evaluate an antiviral drug to treat monkeypox, the first study of its kind as experts mobilize to contain the global outbreak and gather… [+3458 chars]

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