Have heard that if you survive the virus the first time, then you have antibodies to resist.....makes sense, but what if tamiflu did the trick??
Edited by jaideeguy, 2009-09-18 07:56:54.
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If H1n1 Cured Flu
Started by jaideeguy, 2009-09-18 07:55
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jaideeguy
Platinum Member Posted 2009-09-18 07:55:59
If you were Dxed with H1n1 and Rxed with tamiflu, do you have the antibodies to resist future exposure?/
Have heard that if you survive the virus the first time, then you have antibodies to resist.....makes sense, but what if tamiflu did the trick?? #2
Rionoir
Senior Member Posted 2009-09-20 10:19:24
Jaidee, brother, I think you are more likely to die from a heart attack worrying about the swine flu than from the flu itself.
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jaideeguy
Platinum Member Posted 2009-09-20 15:30:51
If you had a couple of kids that had just contracted H1n1, you would want to find out as much as you can. Both kids were down last week with a 102.5f temp and sad to see what this flu can do.
I just want to know if by taking the tamiflu as a cure....do you still have the antibodies to resist it next time it comes back stronger. #4
FBN
Senior Member Posted 2009-09-21 14:36:36
No research that I am aware of to answer that conclusively but looking at the action of Tamiflu, it prevents the replication of the virus in the cells, it would be highly unlikely that you would have any immunity after taking Tamiflu.
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Rionoir
Senior Member Posted 2009-09-22 05:43:40
Why would that be unlikely? You don't need a LARGE volume of a virus in your body for it to make antibodies... look at the tiny amount you get in your body from a vaccine. I think you would almost certainly develop antibodies since your body is being exposed to the live virus, even if you are using Tamiflu to reduce the length of the virus.
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FBN
Senior Member Posted 2009-09-22 09:50:08
You do need a significant amount of virus to generate an adequate antibody response. The "significant" amount depends on many variables; some of those factors are individual and/or age related.
The WHO, at this point in time, even recommends that people who have had H1N1 now, do take the vaccine when it becomes available. #7
Rionoir
Senior Member Posted 2009-09-23 00:24:18
If you are already sick with the flu and start Tamiflu you already have a significant amount in your body na krub... also, your body still has to fight the infection that is present. I don't see anyway it wouldn't produce antibodies. But, maybe we can find some info from someone that knows more about it than us too. LoL
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