TABLE 3.
Oral administration of GS 4104 protects mice against a lethal challenge with influenza virus
| Virus | Dosage (mg/kg/day)a | No. of survivors/total no. | % Survivors |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/NWS/33 (H1N1) | 10 | 8/8b | 100 |
| 1 | 7/8c | 88 | |
| 0.1 | 2/8 | 25 | |
| 0d | 2/16 | 13 | |
| A/Victoria/3/75 (H3N2) | 10 | 8/8c | 100 |
| 1 | 5/8 | 63 | |
| 0.1 | 3/8 | 38 | |
| 0d | 5/16 | 31 | |
| B/Hong Kong/5/72 | 10 | 8/10c | 80 |
| 3.2 | 9/10c | 90 | |
| 1 | 1/10 | 10 | |
| 0d | 2/18 | 11 |
GS 4104 was administered orally twice daily for 5 days beginning 4 h prior to infection with the indicated influenza virus.
P < 0.001 compared to control animals in the same experiment.
P < 0.01 compared to control animals in the same experiment.
Control.