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. 1977 Oct;12(4):543–544. doi: 10.1128/aac.12.4.543

Antiviral Activity of Ribavirin in Rotavirus Gastroenteritis of Mice

Barry D Schoub 1, O W Prozesky 1
PMCID: PMC429963  PMID: 200170

Abstract

Ribavirin was inactive against the rotavirus of murine gastroenteritis; this may be due to the presence of guanosine inhibitors in the gut.

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