A new antiviral could stop measles before an outbreak takes off
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ساينس ديلي - الكل
24 يوليو, 2026
An experimental pill prevented a measles-like virus from spreading through the air or through close contact in ferrets. It worked when given shortly before or after exposure and also shortened illness and the period when infected animals remained contagious. Researchers say the drug could one day complement vaccination and make outbreaks easier to contain.
