Allergy Drug Treats Hepatitis C in Mice

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3d rendered illustration of hepatitis virus. Allergy Drug Treats Hepatitis C in Mice
A common over-the-counter allergy drug lowered hepatitis C virus levels in infected mice. The drug is currently being tested in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
SOURCE: NIH Research Matters – Read entire story here.

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